The ports and maritime industry is the backbone of global trade and connectivity, playing a crucial role in the economic growth of countries and regions. The sector is evolving rapidly, facing regulatory pressures, geopolitical shifts, chokepoint disruptions, and the urgent need for decarbonisation.
Against this backdrop, Steer has published a new scenario analysis, Tides of Change: Global scenarios for the future of ports & shipping, to coincide with London International Shipping Week 2025 (LISW25).
The report sets out four plausible futures for the global ports and shipping industry over the coming years, including economic, shipping, geo-political, energy and environmental factors. (....)