Trade Analysis: Transpacific
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The transport and logistics industry continues to face familiar challenges and emerging geopolitical risks. Amid a cooling global economy, uncertainty remains due to trade tensions, which is impacting international ocean freight.
- The current tariff exemption for China has been extended once again, but it remains unclear what will happen if no agreement is reached by the current deadline of November 10.
- We can expect a downturn on the Transpacific Eastbound route, as US importers have now frontloaded their cargo to avoid the tariffs, resulting in high inventory levels.
- 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 H2 as shipping lines remain cautious.
- Trade tensions, excess vessel capacity, and softening demand are weighing on the container shipping market outlook for the second half of 2025. Ocean carriers are adjusting their full-year profit forecasts downward as these factors dampen performance and reduce expectations for a strong peak season.
Current market assessment from September 1, 2025:
Legend: traffic lights showing current status, arrow indicates possible development of transport rates.
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