Logistics integrator A.P. Moller – Maersk announced the launch of Maersk Trade & Tariff Studio , a new digital solution designed to help global cargo owners navigate the volatility and complexity of tariffs. It will be available starting June 28 for cargo imported into the United States, with full rollout to the rest of the world planned for August.The firm’s new platform offers a centralized, AI- powered approach to customs and tariff management, empowering its clients to regain control in an increasingly volatile trading environment.
“The current environment is defined by unpredictability, with newly imposed and suddenly postponed tariffs creating what many of our customers describe as “tariff chaos.” Maersk Trade & Tariff Studio is our answer to this challenge: bringing clarity, compliance, agility, and cost optimization to global supply chains as goods cross borders,” said Lars Karlsson, Global Head of Trade & Customs Consulting at Maersk.
The product is best used by cargo owners as part of their integrated Maersk logistics services, but can also be implemented as a standalone solution, the Danish company emphasized in a statement.
Maersk identified some challenges in the face of tariff chaos, where many companies, even with a global presence, still rely on up to 30 or 40 local customs brokers, located in other ports or countries, resulting in fragmented data , limited visibility, and unnecessarily paid tariffs.
According to the shipping company, between 5% and 6% of rates are overpaid on average due to a lack of centralized data and optimization. Among other data, it noted that 20% of shipping delays are due to poor customs preparation.
In this regard, he indicated that Maersk Trade & Tariff Studio is a global customs platform that combines AI-powered tariff engineering and optimization , ensuring the correct application of more than six thousand product codes and more than 20 thousand subcodes.
It also provides pre-compliance risk screening, helping customers avoid delays , detentions, and penalties, and offers real-time data updates from partners as well as Maersk’s network of 2,700 customs specialists worldwide.
It also allows for the integration of trusted local brokers while ensuring a global vision.
“Customs clearance is one of the most complex areas of global logistics. With Maersk Trade & Tariff Studio, we’re not only simplifying this complexity, but turning it into a competitive advantage for our customers,” Lars Karlsson emphasized.
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