Trade Analysis: Transpacific
The situation is improving, but we are still seeing some congestion, especially on the inland ramps such as Chicago, Kansas City, El Paso, and Memphis. Some minor delays are expected in the…
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Seafreight Insights
Read our Seafreight Insights to find out about the latest developments in the global sea cargo industry. Get an update on trade and rate developments as well as flexible solutions offered by cargo-partner to deal with the current challenges.
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 global US tariffs. This move has a significant impact on trade and is causing headaches for shippers worldwide
- 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%
- Shifting vessels to new trade lanes could lower port productivity
- The situation in the Red Sea remains unclear and a return in Q2 is still not expected as shipping lines remain cautious
- New container alliances have started with various short-term disruptions combined with several blank sailings
- We also refreshed our Reefer market analysis
Current market assessment from May 5, 2025:
Legend: traffic lights showing current status, arrow indicates possible development of transport rates.
Current Key Takeaways
cargo-partner Solutions:
- Rail Transport Solutions (click for more)
- Flexible Air Freight Solutions (click for more)
- Short Sea Solutions from and to Türkiye (click for more)
- Europe – India Express Service (click for more)
- Ocean Freight Management (click for more)
- Full end-to-end visibility with our Intelligent Container Tracking (click for PDF)
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