Cybercrime poses a threat to supply chains
According to Gartner’s forecasts, up to 45% of companies could face cyberattacks on supply chain management software by 2025, which is three times the number in 2021.
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Euro zone business activity growth hits 11-month high in July
For the first time in over a year, overall demand did not decline, though there was no expansion. The composite new business index came in bang on 50, its highest level since May 2024.
U.S. tariffs would slash euro zone’s already modest GDP growth rate
European ministers remain convinced they can reach a deal that would keep the USD 1.7 trillion two-way trading relationship broadly intact.
Developed economies rush to trade
world trade grew by 3.5% year-on-year in Q1 2025. Analysts are recording a new trend: rather than developing economies, it is developed economies that are making the main contribution to growth by boosting supplies amid concerns over U.S. President economic policy.
Eurozone shows signs of recovery driven by services sector
According to S&P Global, the Eurozone Composite PMI rose to 50.6 in June – a reading above 50 points indicates growth. However, demand in the manufacturing sector continued to decline, albeit at a slower rate than earlier in the year.
The Houthis are again attacking ships in the Red Sea
These incidents occurred shortly after Israel launched an air attack on targets in Yemen. The Houthis have confirmed that they are set to attack any ships working in Israel’s interests.
Container spot rates to Europe falling since early July
Drewry WCI, a weighted average of spot container freight rates on major trade routes, has fallen over in the past 4 weeks by 25%.
Eurozone Manufacturing in ‘Fragile Hopes’ for Recovery
S&P Global’s eurozone Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.5 in June from 49.4 in May, the highest reading since August 2022.
Global Conflicts Make Air Logistics More Complex and Expensive
GPS interference around political hotspots can send commercial airliners off course, which is also a growing issue for commercial aviation.
New Charges for European Freight Transport from July 2025
The new regulations include, among other things, higher fines, an expanded toll road network, updated tariffs, and the introduction of CO₂ emission classes.