The conflict in Israel, which began on October 7, is beginning to have an impact on international logistics. To cope with these recent events, shipping companies are having to take steps to secure their goods.

During sea transport, goods can be subjected to wide temperature variations, considerable movement inside containers during handling, and variations in humidity levels. Packaging helps to preserve product quality and safety throughout transport. That's why it's so important to choose the right packaging to withstand the various transport conditions.

The Border Carbon Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) was set up at European level and targets imports of more carbon-intensive products. Its aim is to extend the EU's greenhouse gas reduction targets to imports of products manufactured in third countries, and it will gradually replace existing EU schemes.

Declining consumption, a situation that has been observed for several months now, is leading to overstocking, particularly in the West, lower freight rates and a supply of space on ships that outstrips demand. This situation is forcing shipping lines to react.