2025 has brought unprecedented turmoil to global shipping, with tariffs and fees shifting unpredictably amid geopolitical tensions and sanctions. Ports are caught in a web of changing policies, exploring concepts like green corridors and selective shipping practices. As trade divides into separate paths, port officials must navigate a landscape marked by fractures and opportunities. Will preferential treatment become the norm? How will these divisions impact costs and efficiency? This evolving scenario signals a fundamental shift in international commerce—one that demands agility and foresight from port leaders facing an uncertain future.