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Cybercrime poses a threat to supply chains
According to Gartner’s forecasts, up to 45% of companies could face cyberattacks on supply chain management software by 2025, which is three times the number in 2021.
Euro zone business activity growth hits 11-month high in July
For the first time in over a year, overall demand did not decline, though there was no expansion. The composite new business index came in bang on 50, its highest level since May 2024.
U.S. tariffs would slash euro zone’s already modest GDP growth rate
European ministers remain convinced they can reach a deal that would keep the USD 1.7 trillion two-way trading relationship broadly intact.
Developed economies rush to trade
world trade grew by 3.5% year-on-year in Q1 2025. Analysts are recording a new trend: rather than developing economies, it is developed economies that are making the main contribution to growth by boosting supplies amid concerns over U.S. President economic policy.
Eurozone shows signs of recovery driven by services sector
According to S&P Global, the Eurozone Composite PMI rose to 50.6 in June – a reading above 50 points indicates growth. However, demand in the manufacturing sector continued to decline, albeit at a slower rate than earlier in the year.
The Houthis are again attacking ships in the Red Sea
These incidents occurred shortly after Israel launched an air attack on targets in Yemen. The Houthis have confirmed that they are set to attack any ships working in Israel’s interests.
Container spot rates to Europe falling since early July
Drewry WCI, a weighted average of spot container freight rates on major trade routes, has fallen over in the past 4 weeks by 25%.
Eurozone Manufacturing in ‘Fragile Hopes’ for Recovery
S&P Global’s eurozone Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.5 in June from 49.4 in May, the highest reading since August 2022.
Global Conflicts Make Air Logistics More Complex and Expensive
GPS interference around political hotspots can send commercial airliners off course, which is also a growing issue for commercial aviation.
New Charges for European Freight Transport from July 2025
The new regulations include, among other things, higher fines, an expanded toll road network, updated tariffs, and the introduction of CO₂ emission classes.
Poland to reintroduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania
This is likely to lead to longer driver hours, strain on supply chains, and potential congestion at key border crossings.
EU turns down UK bid to join regional trade zone
The UK’s latest trade strategy proposed joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention to ease post-Brexit friction by simplifying rules of origin and allowing greater flexibility in sourcing components.
Concerns about container shortages prove to be unfounded
Chinese manufacturers have already produced over 2.3 million new containers so far in 2025, up from 2024.
European Logistics is Reshaping Supply Chains
Market participants are increasingly less inclined to consider companies from other EU member states as partners. New transport routes are being explored.
Hauliers to add surcharge to their rates due to delays at European ports
It is the road hauliers – as was previously seen in Genoa, La Spezia, Naples, and Venice – who are introducing the fee to offset losses caused by chronic delays at port terminals.
Diesel prices rise amid Israel–Iran conflict
The escalating military tensions in the Middle East are exerting a direct impact on both the global and domestic fuel markets.
World Bank joins in slashing global growth forecasts
Increased trade tensions, coupled with a heightened level of uncertainty, resulted in a large-scale revision of the WB’s estimates: down for 70% of economies at once.
Massive disruption of ship navigation in Persian Gulf
Navigation signals from over 900 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf have been disrupted, causing confusion and increasing the risk of collisions.
Northern Italy says no to diesel trucks in larger cities
From 1 October 2025, new entry bans for Euro 5 diesel vehicles will come into force in Italy. The restrictions will apply to cities with more than 30,000 population in four northern regions.
Global container fleet capacity up 20% in two years
In absolute terms, most of the growth came on routes linking Asia with European ports, a fallout of the crisis in the Red Sea, which forced carriers to divert ships around Africa.