As U.S. trade policy volatility disrupts long-term supply chain planning, countries across Asia and beyond are turning to CPTPP and RCEP for tariff stability, market access, and stronger regional trade ties outside the U.S.

For decades, the industry has improved safety, efficiency and cost through better tools and oversight, but within an operating model that has barely changed. That approach is now reaching its limits.

CMA CGM’s $1.4 billion acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain will sharply expand its U.S. warehousing footprint, deepen its FedEx partnership, and accelerate its strategy to build more resilient, integrated ocean, air, and logistics networks.

Zero-emission truck deployments surged in the second half of 2025 as U.S. fleets accelerated adoption, with rising diesel prices, improved battery-electric models, and charging infrastructure needs shaping the next phase of freight decarbonization.

CMA CGM’s $400M Sohar logistics investment underscores a lasting Gulf supply chain shift as carriers bypass the Strait of Hormuz and expand resilient trade routes through Oman and Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea ports.

China’s Hengli Heavy Industry is planning the world’s longest drydock after transforming a bankrupt Dalian shipyard into a global shipbuilding powerhouse, offering lessons for U.S. efforts to revive domestic maritime manufacturing.

The IMO has paused its Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan for more than 11,000 stranded seafarers after an Evergreen-operated cargo ship was attacked, renewing concerns over crew safety, shipping security, and Iran’s control of the vital trade route.

Europe is weighing tougher trade defenses as surging Chinese exports widen the EU trade deficit, disrupt automotive supply chains, and intensify pressure for new tariffs, stronger industrial policy, and faster investment in European manufacturing.

In May, the Port of Long Beach moved 842,000 TEUs, nearly 32% higher compared with last year, making it “our third busiest May on record,” according to Noel Hacegaba, CEO, Port of Long Beach.

With U.S. tariffs at historic highs, Foreign-Trade Zones offer importers a proven way to eliminate or defer duties, consolidate customs fees, improve cash flow, and recover millions in supply chain profitability.