Global financial events and Trump’s presidency: Implications for trade and logistics in 2025
As we step into 2025, the global financial and political landscape is undergoing significant transformations. Among the most notable developments is Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency, a shift that is likely to influence international trade and logistics.
Closer to home, Q1 econo...
Read more
ICS2 Phase 2: What you need to know and how we can help
On 4th December 2024, Phase 2 of the Import Control System 2 (ICS2) was deployed, requiring maritime and inland waterways house-level filers, including Metro, to directly submit detailed safety and security data to EU customs authorities.
ICS2 is the EU’s advanced customs system designed to ...
Read more
2024: Reflecting on a Dynamic Year in Global Supply Chains
As 2024 comes to an end, we look back at a year filled with extraordinary events that shaped the global supply chain landscape. From geopolitical challenges to shifts in logistics trends, the past year has underscored the importance of resilience, adaptability, and innovation in our industry.
...
Read more
Preparing for Chinese New Year: Avoiding supply chain disruption in 2025
Chinese New Year (CNY) is a time of celebration across China but presents significant challenges for shippers and careful planning is essential to navigate the disruption effectively.
In 2025, the holiday officially runs from 29th January to 4th February, with its effects on production and log...
Read more
US businesses prepare for ILA strike threat and Trump’s China tariffs
Retailers and shippers are bracing for operational disruptions and cost increases as the January 2025 deadline for the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) negotiations looms, alongside the threat of new tariffs on Chinese imports from President-elect Donald Trump.
This combination...
Read more
Air freight situation and outlook for 2025
Global air freight market continues to experience robust growth, driven by eCommerce and the peak season, but faces capacity constraints due to reduced belly cargo capacity and a limited supply of wide-body freighters, particularly on key trade routes.
Demand rose 10% year on year in November,...
Read more
Sea freight situation and outlook for 2025
With 2024 characterised by elevated freight rates and fluctuating dynamics, the container shipping lines have emerged as the primary financial beneficiaries, leveraging rate increases and stabilisation efforts to maintain profitability.
The outlook for 2025 presents a mixed landscape of opport...
Read more
Shipping lines blank sailings from Asia to support rates
Container carriers operating between Asia, Europe, and the United States are leaning heavily on blank sailings to manage capacity and stabilise freight rates amidst ongoing market challenges.
With a significant proportion of scheduled sailings cancelled, this strategy has become a defining fea...
Read more
The potential impact of the new US administration on global trade
As the United States, and the world, braces for potential shifts in trade policy, new tariff proposals and ongoing supply chain challenges are reshaping the global logistics landscape.
President-Elect Trump’s threatened trade tariffs, along with geopolitical and operational pressures, are dr...
Read more
Maersk leave Felixstowe as shipping Alliances prepare for launch
The container shipping industry is undergoing significant realignments, with three major alliances and MSC operating independently, restructuring their networks to enhance efficiency and reliability.
These alliance changes represent a major shift in container shipping, affecting global trade r...
Read more
Peter Orange takes helm of Metro’s global network development
Metro has strengthened its commitment to building robust partnerships worldwide with the appointment of Peter Orange as head of global network development. This strategic move underlines Metro’s focus on global growth, with a resilient, agile network that can adapt to the shifting demands of th...
Read more
Air freight faces prolonged capacity constraints amid rising demand
The tightening capacity situation could continue for several years, with constrained availability of freighter aircraft and high demand driving up rates across key routes.
While air cargo demand has not yet surged during this year’s peak season, rates remain elevated due to the limited capac...
Read more