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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.

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