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Brazil’s ports are under pressure as rising trade volumes clash with aging infrastructure. From Santos’ digital upgrades to nationwide expansion plans, the country is racing to modernize its maritime gateways. But will progress keep pace with demand?

With the approach of key 2025 tariff deadlines, the global shipping industry stands at a pivotal juncture. As U.S. tariffs reprieves end on July 9 for non-China trade and China faces an August 12 deadline, logistics dynamics are set for significant shifts. Murray Backhouse of Freyt World outlines critical strategies for navigating these challenges, emphasizing dynamic capacity management, diversified sourcing, and tariff engineering to mitigate disruptions and maintain resilience in a volatile trade landscape.

Argentina’s freight transportation is at a turning point. With rising e-commerce, port upgrades, and smart logistics, the country is working to overcome long-standing infrastructure and regulatory challenges. While economic volatility and high transport costs remain hurdles, opportunities abound in agri-exports, multimodal logistics, and sustainability. Forward-thinking companies leveraging technology and global networks are best positioned to lead in this new logistics era.

Laem Chabang Port, a critical gateway for Thailand and the broader ASEAN region, is facing daily congestion that’s disrupting freight schedules, increasing costs, and challenging the reliability logistics providers promise their clients. In this firsthand perspective, Stefan van der Sluys of Best Global Logistics outlines the root causes—from overloaded infrastructure and inefficient scheduling to systemic loopholes—and highlights how industry players can adapt while pushing for long-term reforms.

Guyana is fast becoming a logistics hotspot, fueled by record-breaking economic growth and a booming energy sector. With rising exports, major infrastructure upgrades, and the emergence of free trade zones, freight forwarders and logistics networks are scaling operations to meet growing demand. COLI Shipping & Transport is leading the charge—executing complex cargo moves and supporting the nation’s transformation into a regional logistics hub.

As Germany's largest port and Europe's third-largest container hub, the Port of Hamburg serves as a critical European logistics hub connecting global trade routes through advanced infrastructure, multimodal transportation networks, and sustainable innovations.

Vietnam is targeting $454 billion in export revenue by 2025. From cold chain upgrades to semiconductor expansion, this deep dive explores how Vietnam plans to meet rising global trade demand through logistics modernization, digital adoption, and market diversification.

Sea-Air Shipment combines maritime economy with aviation speed through Dubai's strategic hub facilities. This approach reduces costs compared to air freight while cutting transit times relative to ocean shipping, providing logistics professionals with an effective alternative during ongoing shipping disruptions. The comprehensive infrastructure and specialized expertise available in Dubai make it an ideal transfer point for global cargo movements using this hybrid transportation method.

Aerospace logistics is undergoing a transformative period in 2025, driven by digital technologies, sustainability efforts, and complex global challenges. With supply chain disruptions, technological innovations, and environmental imperatives reshaping the industry, companies are leveraging AI, data analytics, and sustainable practices to navigate an increasingly complex operational landscape. The sector is focusing on digital transformation, workforce development, and strategic resilience to address unprecedented challenges in aerospace logistics.