The world has seen massive change over the last five years. Climate change, geopolitical conflicts, a global pandemic and shifting alliances have all impacted supply chains in all aspects. As we close out 2025, the industry has faced a myriad of challenges that have significantly impacted supply chains and logistics.

Global commodity prices on everything from energy and metals to agriculture affect every one of us - from the cost of living to local businesses’ ability to thrive and grow. In the final Beyond the Box episode of the 2025 season, we explore the latest trends from the World Bank Group’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook - what are the underlying factors in the global economy, and what do they mean for producers and consumers?  Host Nichole Allem is joined by two leading experts: John Baffes, Senior Agriculture Economist, Development Economics Prospects Group, World Bank and Farzin Mirmotahari, Senior Operations Officer at the International Finance Corporation.

Together, they explore:

• Why energy, metals, and agriculture drive global trade and logistics
• How price swings impact exporters, manufacturers, and shipping costs
• Key differences between mature and emerging commodity markets
• Financing strategies to manage margin pressure and interest rate risks
• How trade finance supports sustainability goals like decarbonisation

If you’re a supply chain leader, logistics strategist, or global trade professional, this episode offers actionable insights to help you navigate uncertainty and prepare for the year ahead.

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