Global Freight Market Update - November 2025

November 25, 2025

Global Freight Forwarding News 

Key Takeaway

November 2025 saw stable to soft demand across global logistics corridors, with operational trends and service reliability varying by region. Policy changes, climate measures, and ongoing security risks contributed to short-term disruptions, while nearshoring in North America continued to drive demand for cross-border and border-adjacent logistics solutions.

Summary

Overall, demand remained stable to soft across major trade corridors, with service reliability and operational trends varying by region. Logistics providers and suppliers focused on capacity management and schedule adjustments, which led to uneven transit predictability in certain areas. Shippers benefited from a planning environment that encouraged flexibility, earlier bookings on priority flows, and closer coordination between procurement, operations, and finance.

Policy and geopolitical developments were significant this month. The United States advanced new tariff frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala, modestly improving prospects for food and perishables. The America First trade policy continued to influence import and export strategies, while the reopening of the U.S. government restored regulatory clarity. In Europe, companies are preparing for 2026 cost exposure from climate measures such as ETS and CBAM, which will impact landed costs, sourcing, and budgeting. Security risks persisted around key global chokepoints, and local labor actions, including nationwide strikes in Belgium, introduced short-term disruptions.

Nearshoring momentum continued in North America, particularly in Mexico, driving increased demand for border-adjacent capacity and cross-border logistics processes. Across all transportation modes, early action and strong supplier relationships positioned shippers to manage risk and maintain supply chain continuity. As the peak shipping season approaches, staying secure and proactive is essential for optimizing freight operations and mitigating disruptions. 

International Air Freight News

• Air cargo demand increased year-over-year, with Asia-Pacific and Africa showing the strongest growth.
• Jet fuel costs rose, contributing to changes in operational dynamics and capacity utilization.
• Capacity expanded globally, with select lanes experiencing higher demand than available space.

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International Ocean Freight News

• U.S. containerized imports in October remained steady compared to the previous month, with a slight decrease from last year.
• Carriers implemented blank sailings to manage supply and maintain schedule reliability.
• European ports reported mixed performance, with Hamburg seeing strong import volumes and Antwerp and Rotterdam affected by strikes and congestion.

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U.S. Domestic Ground Freight News

• Truckload and less-than-truckload networks maintained stable service levels, with some regions experiencing brief capacity constraints.
• Tender acceptance rates remained high, supporting consistent freight movement despite regulatory changes.
• Freight shipments declined year-over-year, particularly in less-than-truckload, while transportation utilization metrics remained robust. 

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