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The transport and logistics industry continues to face “familiar” challenges and emerging geopolitical risks. Uncertainty remains due to the erratic US tariff policy amid a cooling global economy, impacting international ocean freight.
• The US administration has imposed inconsistent global US tariffs. This move had a significant impact on global trade and shipping
• Initial indications suggest that the current tariff exemption for China will be prolonged, as well as the customs agreement currently under negotiation with the EU.
• Global container port throughput is expected to decrease by 1% in 2025 as a direct result of US tariffs
• US imports from China could decline by 40%
• The situation in the Red Sea remains unclear and a return in Q3 is still not expected as shipping lines remain cautious