EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION

Navigating ocean freight: What will 2025 bring?

A deep dive into the changing future and challenges of global ocean freight operations.

Before a ship goes out to sea, its crew ensures they have the knowledge, maps and equipment they need to reach their destination. It’s no different when it comes to the movement of freight.

As leading governments and economies ebb and flow, shippers and carriers must learn to ride the ocean freight market waves. Challenges born of changing supply chains, shipping agreements and trade policies will require companies to rethink their operational strategies and relationships. At the same time, companies are contending with growing sustainability concerns, regulations and fears of overcapacity, all of which exert additional strain on the market. 

How can shippers and carriers adapt to this changing seascape? In this expert panel discussion, we explored the most important trends in ocean freight and the strategies and technologies that can help organisations adapt and thrive.

Meet the speakers

Fabian Welzel

Global Freight & Logistics Manager
BENTELER

Helge Neumann-Lezius

Global Seafreight Director FCL,
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics International

Fabian Bodenbender

Expert for Freight and Logistics Procurement,
Trimble Transporeon

Sebastian Renz

Senior Consultant,
Trimble Transporeon

Questions covered:

  • Will 2025 be the beginning of the end for globalisation as we know it and if so, what will be the impact?

  • What are the forces moving the sea freight market and how can companies harness them?

  • What operational challenges stand in the way of success and which technologies can overcome them?

In addition to invaluable insights from our experts, you’ll hear about the solutions that can help your organisation navigate the future and find success.

OCEAN SHORTS

New shipping alliances are reshaping ocean freight

In Episode 1 of our Ocean Shorts, we explore how changes in carrier alliances may have an impact on service quality, rates and market dynamics.

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