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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 amid a cooling global economy. Uncertainty remains due to trade tensions, which is impacting international ocean freight.
- The mood surrounding the ongoing trade dispute between the US and China currently seems more relaxed. It remains to be seen whether this will last.
- The US has announced that it will not implement its retaliatory tariffs on Chinese imports until at least 10 November 2026. The current tariff of ten percent will remain in effect.
- Both countries announced a temporary suspension of their reciprocal port fees for one year
- The customs agreement with the EU has resulted in a stable market with no significant changes in terms of volume or rate volatility.
- The situation in the Red Sea remains unclear, with no return expected in Q4 as shipping lines remain cautious.
Current market assessment from November 4, 2025:
Legend: traffic lights showing current status, arrow indicates possible development of transport rates.
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