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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 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
Current market assessment from July 1, 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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