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Recently, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development released the Review of Maritime Transport 2025. The report indicates that international shipping is facing more challenges and opportunities, and the industry as a whole is moving forward despite fluctuations.
Factors such as politics, the environment, and labor pose challenges to the international shipping industry. Geopolitical instability and uncertainties in trade policies are significant challenges. Regional conflicts have disrupted shipping routes, and the rise of trade protectionism has led to supply - chain disruptions, resulting in increased transportation costs. In 2025, the U.S. Trade Representative's Office announced port fees for certain ships docking at U.S.
ports, especially those owned, operated by China, Chinese - built ships, and foreign - built car carriers. These measures may affect shipping trade flows, service demands, fleet capacity, network design, port configurations, and deployment plans.
Environmentally, climate change and sustainable development compliance requirements are adding pressure. New regulations like the International Maritime Organization's net - zero emission framework can promote the low - carbon transformation of ships in the long run, but they also bring short - term challenges in terms of technology and cost. Overall, the international shipping industry needs to navigate this complex situation to seize development opportunities.
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