New data from ePost Global indicates a sharp rise in international shipment rerouting during 2025, as ongoing trade and logistics disruptions continued throughout the year.
The company’s latest Shipping Intelligence Report, based on analysis of 23.3 million shipments across more than 100 carrier partners, found that rerouting activity increased by more than 2,400% between early 2025 and December.
Monthly rerouted shipments averaged 327 between January and July before rising significantly to 3,767 in August. Volumes continued to increase through the remainder of the year, reaching 8,366 in December, with no return to earlier levels.
According to the report, the increase was driven by a combination of tariff changes, tighter customs enforcement, carrier capacity constraints, postal disruptions and changes to de minimis thresholds. Labor issues involving the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and Canada Post also contributed to the disruption.
Kelly Martinez, co-founder and co-president of ePost Global, said the sustained nature of the disruption marked a shift from previous years. “Policy kept shifting, capacity stayed tight and the bar for delivery didn’t come down. Once that happened, there wasn’t really room to step back,” she stated.
The report also highlights widening differences in carrier performance, with a 96-point gap between top- and lower-performing providers. Companies with diversified carrier networks were able to reallocate up to 30% of shipment volumes within 48 hours in response to disruptions, while those reliant on a single carrier had fewer alternatives.
Customs processes were another key factor. Shipments using Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) models were more than 30 times more likely to clear customs and be delivered successfully in higher-risk markets compared with unpaid models.
Certain product categories – including electronics, luxury goods, and food and beverage – accounted for a significant share of cross-border shipment value while requiring greater customs scrutiny. The report noted that accurate classification, including HS codes, declared values and country of origin, became increasingly important to avoid delays and additional costs.
Geographic performance also varied, with the UK, Canada and Australia showing more consistent delivery outcomes, which the report attributed to stronger infrastructure.
ePost Global said the findings suggest rerouting at elevated levels is becoming a standard operating condition for many logistics teams, rather than a temporary response to disruption.
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