We’re entering the final quarter of 2025 — a year that has tested global supply chains like few before. In our mid-year intelligence review, host Marco Felsberger breaks down the events shaping resilience, trade, and logistics worldwide. ▷ In this video: 00:00 Introduction 00:18 The impact of proposed U.S. tariff shocks under President Trump. 01:06 How conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo disrupted the supply of tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold: minerals powering electronics, aerospace, and beyond. 01:50 Why the Bab al-Mandab Strait blockade slashed global shipping capacity by up to 20% and drove freight rates higher. 02:33 How escalating tensions in the Middle East put the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for 20% of the world’s oil — at the center of global risk. 04:15 The fertiliser shock triggered by Iranian and Egyptian production shutdowns, threatening food supply chains in Brazil, Argentina, Turkey, and South Asia. 04:59 Why resilience, visibility, and preparedness are no longer optional in 2025’s volatile climate. Prewave Situation Reports help you act fast, avoid production stoppages, and protect your network. Subscribe now for the latest insights and resilience strategies ► https://www.prewave.com/situation-reports #supplychaindisruptions #supplychainresilience #resiliencestrategies