In 2025, the chemical transport and logistics sector is navigating through very challenging times, including an extended recession marked by reduced transport volumes, chemical site closures and ongoing geopolitical tensions leading to many supply chain uncertainties and global instabilities. In addition, new EU regulations are putting pressure on transport companies to decarbonize and digitalize whilst they have to look for survival and stronger competitiveness. This poly-crisis started in 2024 and continued in 2025 with a big impact on the overall transport profitability, leading to re-organizations and people changes at all levels. The 2025 European Chemical economic outlook was again a key topic for review and discussion at this years´ ECTA annual meeting, held in Dusseldorf. Based upon facts and figures it became clear that parts of the European Chemical industry are at risk in terms of competitiveness and overall productivity. Facing these challenges and economic headwinds, ECTA has a longstanding commitment towards the chemical logistics sector and might be a source of inspiration to look for new opportunities and to help its members to transition this difficult period by enabling dialogue, create new networks and connecting the dots between responsible care, sustainability , digitalization and regulatory compliance.