In 2025, the import-export sector will see on the one hand the growing focus on sustainability and on the other theaccelerating digitisation. These two aspects are profoundly transforming global trade, redefining the dynamics of supply chains and pushing companies to adapt quickly to new challenges.
Therefore, import-export in 2025 will inevitably be influenced by the increasing demands for sustainable trade practices. Companies, under pressure from governments, consumers and international organisations, will have to review their operating models to reduce environmental impact.
To meet these challenges, it will be essential for companies to invest in training their human resources. Working in the sector requires a lot of training behind them that the ITS Academy courses are able to provide. The ITS Move Academy course in Import Exportfor example, aims to train technical experts in the organisation and management of national and international freight forwarding and related documentary procedures, intermodal transport (sea, air, rail, land) and logistics services through the implementation of new information technologies.
The new import-export challenges
One of the main objectives of international trade in 2025 will be the reduction of carbon emissions. The transport sector is a major source of emissions globally, and this also applies to maritime, air and land trade related to import-export.
There will be a greater push towards theadoption of green technologiessuch as the use of alternative fuels and the transition to fleets of electric or hybrid ships and trucks. Reducing emissions will also be a crucial factor for respect international climate agreements and to obtain green certifications, which will become increasingly relevant in global markets. This change will be reflected in import-export practices, with more focus on sustainable sourcing.
Consumer demand for transparency will lead companies to monitor the entire chain more closely, ensuring that every step of the process is environmentally and internationally compliant. By 2025, it will be common to see companies adopting technologies such as blockchain to track and verify the origin of products, ensuring sustainable practices and fair working conditions. Environmental certifications will become essential for companies wishing to remain competitive in global trade.
Alongside sustainability, the digitisation will play a key role in shaping the future of import-export in 2025. L'integration of advanced technologiessuch as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain, will revolutionise the way companies manage business and logistics operations.
In fact, one of the main areas of innovation will be theautomation of customs and administrative procedures. Through the use of advanced digital systems, companies will be able to manage customs operations faster and more efficiently. Automation will reduce the risk of human error, speed up customs clearance times and reduce operational costs.
In addition, many international ecommerce platforms will adopt AI tools to optimise order management, calculate customs tariffs in real time and predict possible logistical delays. This will lead to smoother and more integrated trade between countries, facilitating the expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises into global markets.
Le global supply chains will be increasingly digitised, with the integration of IoT technologies that will allow real-time monitoring of the status of goods during transport. Smart sensors will be used to monitor transport conditions, ensuring that sensitive products (such as food or drugs) arrive at their destination in optimal condition. By 2025, many companies will adopt digital platforms to track shipments throughout the supply chain, providing greater visibility and control over logistics processes.
L'Integrating sustainability and digitisation will be the central theme for import-export in 2025. Companies will have to balance the need to reduce environmental impact with the adoption of advanced technologies to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
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