As economic uncertainty reshapes supply chains, A.P. Moller – Maersk is doubling down on China. From logistics leadership to long-term investments, CEO Vincent Clerc just made clear that China remains central to Maersk’s global strategy. In an interview following his meeting with President Xi Jinping and 40+ global CEOs in Beijing, Clerc emphasized confidence …
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Be ready for growth. Speed with speedo. ”…in three months we pivoted from an early conversation to habing a fully operstional business in North America for Speedo”. Check out here: https://youtu.be/r9KPl7t-7hY?si=BIEpSYqebcKoX8yW
The Henley Passport Index is a global ranking of countries according to the travel freedom allowed by those countries’ ordinary passports for their citizens. It was launched in 2005 as Henley & Partners Visa Restroctions Index and was updated to Henley Passport Index in January 2018.
BBC reports that China has warned it will hit back at countries that make deals with the US that hurt Beijing’s interests, as the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies threatens to drag in other nations. The comments come after reports that the US plans to pressure governments to restrict trade with …
It is still the best song made in the last 25 years. Swedish rock band, one of the best live bands around, The Hives. And yes, thinking about the world right now – I hate to say I told you do. Video: https://youtu.be/Uz1Jwyxd4tE?si=_K6PHJRvR-BybapM
Yesterday we went on the tradional family Easter Art Fair at my childhood region of Skåne, Österlen and Söderslätt. It is always great to drive around between various exhibitions and look at the work of local artists. Last year we bought a few paintings for our coopectipn and also some pottery, while this year …
The WTO’s “Global Trade Outlook and Statistics” presents the WTO Secretariat’s forecasts for world trade in 2025 and 2026. Breakdowns of merchandise and commercial services trade by sector and region are provided, together with details on leading traders. An analytical chapter discusses the economic effects of trade policy uncertainty. The report is timed to …
I had a great meeting with my old friend and former colleague Franck Lecoindre visited Copenhagen today. Franck is one of the leading experts in the world on non-inteusive border technology.
This is a picture of ASIA trade today. Will the current trade wars change this? If so in what direction? Asia’s $40 Trillion Economic Powerhouse: Maritime Analytica: “Asia’s economic rise reshapes shipping, trade flows, and port infrastructure—expect surging freight demand in key markets.” There will definitely be trade diversification as a result of the …
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Customs is in the center of world news. Today everybody know the word ’Tariff’ – a duty to be paid on import or export of goods. This is the new normal, a more stormy tariff sea to navigate for the years to come. Don’t wait, be proactive. For us in A.P. Moller – Maersk …
Yes, I am sure you have seen the AI generated action man doll trend. And yes, my staff did one for me too. I am sure it will be a massive success in the toy stores, maybe even the the Xmas gift of the year. Afterall, who would need and want this?
Yesterday I had the pleasure to talk about ’Product Passports & the Future of Trade’ at the Altana Directions Summit in NYC. What an event we had with high-level discussions about the current global situation for international trade, while co-creating concrete solutions. The future is here, we saw it yesterday.
What a great event we had today, Evan Smith, EO and co-founder of our partner Altana ! The annual Altana Directions Summit is one of the best conferences on the planet in our field. Supersorganization, outstanding agenda, the best speakers – great fireplace talks & panels. As you said on stage, this where the …
Amazing Directions Summit in New York City today arranged by our partner Altana with a full house in dialogue about AI in Customs & Supply Chains. A timely event with the recent tariff storm & increasing enforcement of ESG regulations, like the UFLPA. I did a panel about Product Passports with Michael DeVitto from …
I am in US for the rest of the week to discuss various customs related challenges, including the escalating current tariff conflict. The international trade environment is certainly in the focus of world news right now.
Today US President Donald Trump raised the tariff on Chinese imports to 125% on Wednesday, hours after China boosted the duty on American goods to 84% in an escalating battle that threatens to disrupt trade between the world’s two largest economies. Trump on Wednesday also announced a 90-day pause in all the “reciprocal” tariffs that he …
We have had another successful A.P. Moller – Maersk Customs Client Forum (CCF) – this time in Mexico City. CCF is our platform for meeting & listening to the voice of the customer under chatham house rules. We bring together leaders & experts from international institutions, governments, academia & private sector for an open …
China Shifts Exports to Emerging Markets. Source: https://lnkd.in/dueN6VBp