Global minimum wage for seafarers – Maritime Silk Road expands – Hydrogen corridor between Oman and Europe – GiMaTrans transports for Chiquita – Turning point for Orte inland terminal

According to estimates released on 22 April 2025 by the International Monetary Fund, the global economy is heading towards its sharpest slowdown since the pandemic, with inflation, productivity and international trade under strain. The repercussions are also being felt in the logistics sector.

The report presented by Fermerci in April 2025 on the state of Italian rail freight transport paints a picture of regression compared to the post-pandemic recovery. Network congestion and costs are among the key culprits. The agenda outlines five pressing challenges.

The Trump administration has confirmed new tariffs targeting cargo ships built in China, due to take effect in October 2025, though in a form that differs from earlier announcements. Beijing has vowed to retaliate.

Data from the International Maritime Bureau reveal a significant increase in maritime piracy during the first three months of 2025, with a notable surge in incidents recorded in the Singapore Strait.