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Supply Chain Updates—December 2, 2025 Newsletter

December 2, 2025

China is preparing to significantly increase diesel exports in December, potentially shipping up to 4.5 million barrels, to ease tightening diesel supply in Asia after reduced output from other refiners

We can help importers monitor fuel‑surcharge and freight‑cost changes and advise on timing or routing to minimize diesel‑related impacts.

U.S. manufacturing fell for the ninth straight month in November 2025, with declining orders, employment, and rising input costs showing persistent weakness.

This signals potential supply chain disruptions, higher costs, and shifting demand, making strategic sourcing and inventory planning increasingly important. We are here to help.

Ocean freight between Europe, China, and North America is facing delays and capacity adjustments, as slower volumes and schedule reliability challenges continue to affect shipment timing.

We help importers navigate these shifts by recommending alternative routing to keep shipments on track.

Germany and Singapore are working together to ease global supply‑chain pressures, facing challenges like tariff swings and export limits.

We help our clients navigate these regions by recommending smarter alternative routes, improving transit options, and diversifying supply chains to keep shipments moving smoothly.

national strike in Belgium from November 24–26 disrupted port and rail operations at Antwerp‑Bruges, causing vessel delays and temporary standstills in container handling.

While pilotage services have resumed, our team can help Antwerp shippers with diversions and early container retrieval.

Tariff Updates:
  • New Executive Orders issued on food products: Key agricultural products including coffee, tea, tropical fruits, and beef were exempted from “reciprocal tariffs”.
  • U.S. extended several tariff exclusions: The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced extensions to certain tariff exclusions previously set to expire, delaying immediate rate changes through November 2026 for affected product groups. 
  • Framework agreement continues to shape retaliation/suspension measures: Several previously announced retaliatory tariffs have now been paused or adjusted, providing relief to importers, especially those in the agriculture and industrial sectors.
  • Tariff uncertainty is still influencing sourcing decisions: With tariffs exceeding $200 billion and a major Supreme Court ruling pending, businesses are adjusting supplier strategies and closely monitoring which goods may face higher costs in the coming months.
How Imperative Logistics Can Support You:
  • Customs & tariff advisory: We’ll review your products and their classifications, advise whether recent exclusions apply, and prepare documentation to minimize customs delays.
  • Contingency routing & capacity booking: Secure alternative shipment options, airlift, and routing strategies to keep your supply chain moving smoothly. 
  • Flexible Shipping Strategies: We coordinate with you to identify and implement alternative transport options such as modifying origins or adjusting transit schedules to help minimize the financial impact of newly imposed tariffs.
  • Real-time visibility & priority handling: Prioritized monitoring, daily exception reports and fast escalation channels so you have one-click status on at-risk shipments.

Have questions about how these tariff changes affect your shipments? Our team of experts is ready to provide guidance, please Contact Us anytime. For further details, please consult the latest Tariff Update and Reciprocal Tariff List for comprehensive information.

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