Shipping giant Maersk expects strong demand and 'another year of disruption' for global trade in 2025
Publishing timestamp: 2024-12-13 10:37:15
Summary
Maersk expects strong demand in the North American market, but warns of potential disruptions in the supply chain due to threats such as strikes and tariffs. The company also anticipates continued volatility in global trade in 2025. President-elect Trump met with the ILA president to discuss automation in ports, with potential implications for the U.S. economy. Maersk is preparing for a new ocean alliance in February and aims to improve vessel reliability to 90% by 2025. Overall, Maersk expects the market to remain strong in 2025, but advises customers to prepare for disruptions and focus on supply chain resilience.
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