If there was one theme that stood out at TPM25, it’s this: supply chains are no longer just unpredictable, they’re unthinkable. From Red Sea diversions to tariff whiplash, the past five years have forced logistics teams to rethink their strategies in real time. Those who fail to adapt risk being left behind ..read more

In this exclusive Q&A, Xeneta CEO Patrik Berglund reflects on the challenges and milestones that shaped Xeneta, offers sharp insights into today’s volatile market, and reveals his bold vision for the future of how ocean freight will be bought and sold. Read on for the full interview ..read more

A poll carried out during a Xeneta industry webinar has revealed 6 in 10 businesses have changed their approach to ocean freight tendering in 2025. The webinar was hosted by Emily Stausbøll, Senior Shipping Analyst, and Thorsten Diephaus, VP Strategic Alliance, to discuss whether traditional tender strategies are still fit for purpose in a global market impacted by massive geo-political and economic uncertainty.  ..read more

The latest Xeneta data shows Europe to US air cargo spot rates picked up 7% month-on-month in February so far to reach USD 2.46 per kg – this is in contrast to other corridors, notably the Northeast Asia to the US market which has seen rate declines of 14%. Additionally, the Transatlantic spot rates showed 23% growth year-on-year, compared to 9% growth from Northeast Asia to the US ..read more

Xeneta has carried out analysis on new long term contracts entering validity in 2025 and the data reveals a fascinating dynamic in the negotiations between sellers and buyers of ocean freight due to the ongoing uncertainty in the Red Sea ..read more

More containers are shipped on intra-Asia ocean corridors than any other region on earth – how can a shipper make sense of freight rate volatility and shifting trade patterns when it is happening in such a vast and complex market ..read more

Donald Trump returned to the White House last week and took no time in threatening tariffs of 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada on 1 February. He also ordered a probe into ‘trade deficits and unfair trade practices and alleged currency manipulation by other countries’ – likely a pre-cursor for tariffs against China ..read more

Donald Trump returned to the White House this week and, perhaps unsurprisingly, raised more questions than answers regarding his America First policy towards trade and import tariffs ..read more

Agreement between Israel and Hamas to pause conflict has raised hopes over the prospect of ocean container ships returning to the Red Sea ..read more

Chakravyuh mein phasna (चक्रव्यूहमेंफँसना).  A phrase from Indian mythology meaning "trapped in a maze." It symbolizes feeling stuck in a cycle and drained from navigating endless challenges or transitions.  The relentless stream of geopolitical events and global pandemics in recent years have ‘trapped’ procurement specialists inside a hypothetical maze, with many feeling worn out from consistently adapting, renegotiating budgets, and justifying delays in transit times and price increases to customers and an ever-growing number of c-suite executives. Not only have internal stakehold ..read more