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DHL Ocean Freight Market Update – April 2025
Spotlight falls on rates, which are expected to rise in May/June.
- Global real GDP growth projection for 2025 reduced to 2.5 percent, the weakest since 2009 (excluding Covid-19).
- Global container trade grew by 7.7 percent in 2024 with Asia Pacific exports, specifically China.
- Rates expected to increase in May and June as early peak season kicks in with continued avoidance of Suez canal.
- In addition to worsening port congestion, potential tariff changes and geopolitical tensions will impact future rate dynamics.
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