Rethinking Trade Routes: How Global Supply Chains Are Being Rewired
From Beyond the Box by A.P. Moller - Maersk
August 18, 2025 · 22 min · Season 2 · Episode 9
About this episode
This episode explores the reshaping of global supply chains amidst geopolitical tensions and market dynamics.
n this episode of Beyond The Box, we explore how global supply chains are being reshaped in real time. With traditional trade routes under pressure from geopolitical tensions, sanctions, and shifting market dynamics, businesses are rethinking how and where they move goods.We are joined by:🎙️ Margaret A. Kidd, Lecturer at the University of Houston and President of the Houston Maritime Center & Museum🎙️ Erika Trujillo, Co-Founder and Managing Director of SEIA Compliance TechnologiesTogether, they unpack:📦 The long-term rewiring of global trade lanes📦 The rise of nearshoring and regionalization📦 How compliance, export controls, and sanctions are reshaping logistics📦 Opportunities and risks in emerging markets like India, the Middle East, and Latin America📦 Why data transparency and digital tools are essential for supply chain resilienceWhether you're a logistics leader, supply chain strategist, or compliance professional, this episode offers critical insights to help you navigate today’s complex trade environment.
People in this episode
Guests: Margaret A. Kidd, Erika Trujillo
Topics covered
- global supply chains
- trade routes
- geopolitical tensions
- nearshoring
- logistics
- data transparency
- emerging markets
Keywords
- supply chain
- trade routes
- geopolitical tensions
- nearshoring
- logistics
- compliance
- export controls
- data transparency
- emerging markets
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Houston, Houston Maritime Center & Museum, SEIA Compliance Technologies
Places: India, Middle East, Latin America
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