Uncovering the insights required to navigate the uncertainty in global trade today.

Trade In Transition is the industry’s bellwether on global trade, with research led by Economist Impact.  

 

Find out how companies are reconfiguring their supply chains, how industries are adopting new technologies and how economies are impacting traditional trade routes.

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OVERVIEW

Now in its fifth edition, Trade in Transition, a research programme led by Economist Impact and supported by DP World, continues to explore the forces shaping global trade and supply chains

Balancing optimism with caution

It seeks to unravel the complexities of global trade and equip businesses with practical insights to adapt to a fragmented world.

Our findings show how businesses are responding to the new era of globalisation.

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Trade in Transition 2024

Trade in Transition 2024 investigates 'new globalisation': a new era in global trade and supply chains, defined by heightened geopolitical risk, climate change urgencies, and technological advancements. Learn more about how the private sector is responding to these supply chain shifts.

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2025 IN REVIEW BY DP WORLD

MOVING CARGO.
MOVING FORWARD.

Our Chairman reflects on the milestones we’ve reached, the global landscape we navigate, and the long-term vision that continues to guide DP World forward.

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    Reversing Globalisation

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    Navigating through crisis

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    How AI is transforming global trade possibilities