Trade compliance Enterprises also face shifting tariff schedules, fragmented trade agreements and increasing regulatory pressure on carbon emissions and forced labour. As a result of this new reality, trade compliance has evolved into international trade management, which is essential for minimizing the risks of penalties, reputation damage and supply chain disruptions, ultimately becoming a vital tool for enterprises to stay competitive. Data-driven and AI-augmented tools are being designed to address the increasing complexity of requirements that enterprises must comply with. Digital infrastructure The success of enterprises also depends on the speed and reliability of the networks that move goods, process data and deliver services, which are increasingly being tested by geopolitical shifts. Amid these shifts, logistics companies, port authorities and financial players have developed and implemented technological solutions to enhance coordination, accuracy and speed across their internal processes. In turn, this maintains global trade as predictable and competitive, despite an increasingly complex operating environment.Maersk Trade & Tariff Studio and Emissions Studio – data-driven compliance and decarbonization BOX 6 DP World – digitalizing the Port of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania BOX 7 Strategic ports such as Dar es Salaam are playing an increasingly vital role in connecting emerging markets and regional supply chains as global trade adjusts to new geopolitical dynamics. DP World assumed operations at Tanzania’s largest port in April 2024 and launched its Cargoes Community System, creating a unified digital ecosystem linking the port’s stakeholders and synchronizing data with the in-house terminal operating system (Zodiac). In less than two years, this digitalization has resulted in: –Over 141,000 container terminal transactions and more than 143,000 general cargo transactions processed digitally, avoiding manual visits to port documentation centres –Over 296,000 vehicle booking system interactions improving gate efficiency –Over 20,000 self-service requests, facilitating 428 million in revenue collection –Over 25,000 banking transactions executed, worth 106.9 million. –Over 147,000 roll-on/roll-off (RORO) gate passes automated, eliminating manual processes and saving time for staff and customers By replacing fragmented manual processes with seamless digital workflows, the port has increased transparency and reduced friction at a critical gateway for East Africa. As trade routes continue to diversify, Dar es Salaam’s transformation demonstrates how local modernization can strengthen regional competitiveness and resilience within the global trading system.Maersk’s digital compliance and sustainability tools use advanced analytics to help companies manage regulatory exposure and measure carbon performance across supply chains. The Trade & Tariff Studio gives businesses a consolidated view of their customs and tariff data at the product level. Its AI-powered pre-screening service identifies compliance risks before goods are shipped, flagging exposure to denied-party and forced-labour lists, high-risk geographies and complex ownership chains. Automated data flows support audit trails and readiness for customs or enforcement inquiries, while tariff-management features highlight duty-saving opportunities and areas of elevated cost or risk, enabling teams to focus resources where they matter most.The Emissions Studio tracks Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for shipments across all carriers and transport modes, combining public and proprietary data to generate indicative insights on emissions. Built on widely used industry methodologies, it converts shipment records into comparable metrics and clear visuals, highlights emissions hotspots across routes and suppliers, and benchmarks performance against sector averages. Flexible reporting options let teams generate tailored outputs and share findings easily, supporting both disclosure and day-to-day decisions. The product roadmap focuses on turning metrics into action by surfacing the most impactful abatement levers, sequencing interventions across lanes and suppliers, and tracking progress against decarbonization plans. Source: A.P . Moller – Maersk. Tier 0 Tier 1 Tier 2 The TradeTech Paradox: Connectivity Amid Fragmentation 16

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