Fortnightly (16-31 July) International Logistics News: Expert Analysis | iKargos - Digitizing. Exim.

🌐 Hi friends, iKargos is back with our fortnightly International Logistics News Analysis for the second half of July 2025. This period was marked by geopolitical turbulence, unpredictable trade policies, and operational bottlenecks across global supply chains.

📌 The Geopolitical and Policy-Driven Trade Storm:

Trump administration tariffs and global trade shifts created market uncertainty.

New trade agreements with the EU and the U.S. imposed significant tariffs on multiple trade lanes.

Air and ocean freight rates saw volatility due to policy-driven disruption.

Positive highlight: India-UK trade deal signed on July 24th, boosting key trade lanes.

📌 Persistent Port Congestion & Operational Challenges:

Major global ports including Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp, Singapore, and Port Klang faced severe congestion.

Causes: peak season demand, labor shortages, strikes, and environmental factors like low Rhine water levels.

Freight forwarders used creative solutions like alternative ports and intermodal transport.

📌 The Role of Technology and Strategic Adaptations:

Companies embraced digital freight forwarding and AI-based logistics tools to proactively manage disruptions.

Strategic shifts in sourcing to Southeast Asia, Mexico, and Vietnam created new opportunities and challenges.

U.S. “AI Action Plan” emphasized technology adoption to build resilience in logistics.

📌 Conclusion:

The second half of July highlighted the complexity of the logistics industry.

Key takeaway: The era of reactive logistics is over. Proactive management and technology adoption are now essential.

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