All you need to know - January 2025

Welcome to all our Industry Insight subscribers!

2025 began with a potential port strike on the U.S. East and Gulf coast being avoided, an upcoming President inauguration and at the end of January, the beginning of the Lunar New Year.

Whilst change is inevitable, navigating the global landscape of international trade can be challenging. Our goal at Crane Worldwide Logistics is to provide you with the latest market information and international trade advisory to help your decision-making in the short and long term,?reach out to a member of the team should you need guidance in 2025 and beyond.?

Key market updates this month:

• The East and Gulf coast port strike was called off earlier this month as a tentative deal between the USMX and the International Longshoremen Association was agreed upon.
• With the new administration coming into the United States, would you like to learn more about the potential tariffs increases??Download our tariff overview here.
• As customs duties become a hot topic of conversation, have you explored the potential of Duty Drawback on your merchandise? Learn more about Duty Drawback in our process overview.?
• The Lunar New Year 2025?will?see?factories closed during the?festive period and will commence on?29th January 2025.?Delays can be expected.

January Market Updates for Air, Ocean, and Ground Freight

Click here to download the latest market updates for January 2025

International Air Freight News

• The air cargo market in 2025 is set for a dynamic year, driven?by steady growth in e-commerce, supported by seasonal and?cross-border shopping trends. Stabilized fuel prices and?economic recovery, including industrial production growth and?trade expansion.

International Ocean Freight News

• In 2024, shipping containers continued to be the driving force behind the?global economy, facilitating efficient and cost-effective transportation of?goods across the world. The container industry reached impressive scale,?with a global fleet surpassing 27 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units),?reflecting a growing demand for international trade.

U.S. Domestic Ground Freight News

• Carrier exits outweigh gains in Q4… December proved particularly?difficult for firms to stay in the market, according to FMCSA data.?

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Why Crane Worldwide Logistics?

The vision of Crane Worldwide is to enable global trade for our clients at the highest level of excellence, create a sense of accomplishment for our?team members, and elevate the communities we work in.?Every day, we make a difference and aspire to leave a legacy in the logistics industry to improve the quality of life for millions of people around the globe.

• With a legacy in logistics, our people's expertise, deep industry knowledge and can-do attitude makes a difference to our global and local clients.
• As a privately owned company, we have a flat structure which enables quick decision-making. This enables the team to provide the best solutions for our clients.
• Partnerships make a difference and through organic growth with our clients, we have developed a global footprint with local representation and continue to grow.?We will invest where our clients need us to be.
• Our technology platform was developed in-house with a holistic view of our client's need for real time information.
• We make a difference in the communities in which we operate. Our Crane Cares initiatives are deeply embedded into our corporate culture.

We are living in extraordinary times with constant change in?global markets. Our flexible and dynamic approach accompanied by our value proposition presents our dedication to our clients through our Technology, Service and People.

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