In 2025, naval trade volumes practically did not increase. Sea transportation: delay in growth, increase in costs and new challenges for world trade Economic development ~ 60 > global shipping that ensures the transportation of goods, which is more than 80 percent of the volume of trade in goods in the world, enters during the period of slowdown, increase in costs and increasing uncertainty. This is stated in the annual report of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNKTAD) “Overview of Marine Transport 2025: Set up in heated waters”, published on September 24. 62 > new routes ~ 60 > in 2025, after confident growth of maritime trade almost did not increase: only symbolic is predicted symbolic. An increase of by 0.5 percent. At the same time, geopolitical tension led to a record growth of a ton-mil-by almost six percent-by increasing the number of long-term routes and bypass tracks. 62 ~~ 60 > 62 > 62 > 62 >The Secretary of General of the Junctad Rebka Greenspan emphasized that the upcoming transformations in the industry require an integrated approach: “The transitions that we are coming to are to zero carbon emissions, to digital systems, to new trading routes – should be fair. They must be vested with authority, not to exclude. They must strengthen the stability, and not deepen vulnerability. ” geopolitics and trading barriers ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p > in The report notes that political disagreements, the introduction of new tariffs, as well as a change in trading schemes and routes form a new geography of naval trade. The United States and a number of trading partners have already announced the introduction of additional measures – new tariffs, port fees and restrictions on entering American ports of foreign ships. ~ 60 > “The result is a larger number of roundabout routes, missed port sites, longer travels and, ultimately, growth in growth, growth Costs ”, – the document says. ~ 60 > critical minerals 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62Special attention in the review is paid to energy transportation. The volumes of coal and oil transportation are under pressure due to decarbonization efforts, while gas trading continues to expand. ~ 60 > at the same time critically important minerals necessary for the production of batteries, renewable energy and digital economy. “Critical minerals become a new source of tension in global trade, since there is a competition for access to them and for adding costs at the national level,” the authors of the report noted. for developing countries this opens up new prospects, but they need a modern sea Logistics. 60 ~ h2 > digitalization and human factor ~ 60 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62In addition to geopolitical and economic challenges, navigation is experiencing internal transformations related to digitalization and changes as part of the labor force. ~ 60 > “Digital solutions, such as single windows for marine transportation and the port community system, become indispensable to increase the efficiency of ports and simplify trade. But the growing dependence of the industry on digital technologies strengthened cyberrics and vulnerability that must be taken into account, ”said Regina Asariotis, head of the trade logistics department of the Junktad. she added that positive changes are observed in the issues of gender equality. “Almost 40 percent of senior positions in ports are occupied by women today. However, in operating professions there are still not enough of them, and it is there that automation can open new opportunities, ”the expert emphasized. ~ 60 > asariotis also highlighted key priorities for the successful development of the industry: training of marine specialists and protecting the rights of sailors. This, according to her, will help to overcome the growing shortage shortage of shipping. 60 ~ strong > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 Experts of the Junctad is emphasized, sea transportation are at a crossroads: efforts to decarbonization and digitalization, as well as changes in routes, occur against the backdrop of political friction and economic uncertainty. The industry faces the tasks of which will require a fair approach, coordination and global cooperation.