US Retailers Expect Import Decline Through 2025
Amid rising tariffs, US container ports are expected to see a steady drop in import cargo volumes through the end of this year, following what was nearly a record-setting summer.
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Strategic Supply Chain: Turning Risk Into Advantage
Over the past few years, global disruptions, pandemics, geopolitical conflicts, inflationary pressures, and climate events, have revealed just how vulnerable traditional operating models can be. Companies that once treated their supply chains as background functions have been forced to bring them to the centre of strategic decision-making.
Will Friendshoring Reshape Trade Routes?
Trade and investment are tilting along geopolitical lines, with “connector” economies such as Mexico, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Poland, capturing flows once routed through rival blocs.
Indonesia’s Export Strategy in the Second Half of 2025
When the United States officially imposed a 19% tariff on Indonesian exports on August 7, 2025, it marked a turning point for the country’s trade policy. What could have been a severe blow to Indonesia’s export-driven industries was instead met with a calculated response.
90 Days US-China Trade Truce Sparks Market Relief
On August 11, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), marking a significant development in the ongoing trade relation between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.
Indonesia Strikes Deal with EU to Strengthen Trade Cooperation
Indonesia and the European Union have entered the final stages of concluding the Indonesia–European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA), a landmark trade pact that promises transformative benefits for both economies. The political milestone was marked by a ceremonial exchange of letters reaffirming their joint commitment to conclude the negotiations by September 2025.
Key Highlights from US-Indonesia Trade Agreement
Last week, the White House released a fact sheet on the recent trade deal between the United States and Indonesia. President Trump praised the agreement, saying it gives American businesses access to the Indonesian market. The US-Indonesia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade iis expected to bring big benefits to the US industries like manufacturing, farming, and digital services.
Strong Import Demands, Can European Ports Handle the Peak?
Europe’s ports are heading into what industry analysts are calling a “code red” summer, as soaring Asian imports and geopolitical disruptions converge to create the worst supply chain congestion since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Air & Sea Freight Documents: What Every Shipper Need to Know
In global logistics, sometimes the biggest disruption sits quietly in your email, an overlooked document, an unsigned form, or a missing certificate. One missing form or incorrect detail can delay cargo, result in hefty fines, or even lead to legal complications.
Critical Minerals and Strategic Commodities in the Indonesia–US Trade Deal
As the global demand for electric vehicles and clean energy technologies accelerates, critical minerals such as nickel, copper, and cobalt have become central to geopolitical and economic strategies. With over 55% of refined nickel supply in 2023 and projected to reach 74% by 2028, Indonesia plays a dominant role in the global critical minerals market.
