New informal trading blocs are likely to emerge in South Asia, centred on India or a major ASEAN country such as Indonesia. Russia’s preferred strategy will be to refrain from joining any single «constellation,» maintaining equidistance from the EU, China, and the new Asian hubs

The April 2025 edition of DHL’s Ocean Freight Market Update provides a nuanced and in-depth overview of the container shipping industry amid a complex mix of geopolitical disruptions, shifting trade policies, and evolving market dynamics