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Maersk Asia Pacific Market Update – July 2025

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Middle East Update – Ongoing Monitoring and Operational Adjustments In light of recent developments in the Middle East, Maersk has resumed vessel calls and cargo acceptance to the Port of Haifa following a period of temporary suspension. According to AAPA, air cargo demand in Asia-Pacific rose 4.9% Maersk Middle East situation update.

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Air Cargo Market's VAS - Last-Mile Delivery

Cathy Roberson

For the past few years, the air cargo market has greatly benefited from international e-commerce. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 80% of e-commerce is transported by air and makes up upwards of 30% of total air cargo volume. Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication.

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US container import tariffs averaging 21%, says Maersk

Freight Waves

Washington has come to basic terms on trade deals with China, Vietnam, and Great Britain. However, there are still trade tariffs impacting how companies move their cargo, particularly between the U.S. Visibility has worsened and trade barriers have increased since the U.S. Ocean container rates from China to U.S.

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The need to know

EFT

seaport operators are asking for extra time to implement pending tariffs on towering ship-to-shore cranes as they expect President Donald Trump's administration to follow through on a promise to essentially ban that vital cargo-handling equipment. US port operators seek to mitigate hefty expected tariffs on China-built port cranes U.S.

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What Shippers and Brands Need to Know Amid Tariff Whiplash

Stord

Many importers are shifting to a China Plus One strategy, where core production remains in China while secondary suppliers are established in countries like Vietnam, India, or Indonesia. brands looking to limit exposure to trans-Pacific shipping delays. ports can halt cargo for days or weeks. Delays at major U.S.

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The need to know

EFT

Ships advised to keep their distance from Iran around Hormuz Strait Commercial ships are sailing close to Oman and are being advised by maritime agencies to avoid Iran's waters around the Strait of Hormuz, with the risk of the conflict between Israel and Iran escalating, shipping sources said on Wednesday. Luxury goods.

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The need to know

EFT

Tariff truce will not spark cargo boom at busiest US seaport, executive director says The head of the busiest U.S. HK) confirmed on Thursday that Italian billionaire Gianluigi Aponte's family-run MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is the main investor in a group seeking to buy 43 ports from the Hong Kong conglomerate.