Trade Wars and Tides: The Ripple Effects of U.S.–China Tariffs on Sea Freight
Imagine trying to steer a massive cargo ship through a sudden storm—that’s what today’s global sea freight industry is facing, thanks to a fresh wave of U.S. tariffs on Chine
Environmental Regulations and the Push for Sustainable Sea Freight Solutions
Sea freight keeps the world connected—but at a cost to the planet. As pressure mounts to cut emissions, environmental regulations are steering the shipping industry toward cleane
From Crisis to Opportunity: Air Freight’s Role Amidst Ocean Shipping Disruptions
The Red Sea Shipping Crisis – What Went Wrong? 2025 hasn’t been kind to ocean shipping—and that’s putting it lightly. With major disruptions in maritime routes, particularl
Rest of World Braces for Influx of Cheap Chinese Goods
President Trump’s jumbo tariffs on China threaten to create a new problem for a global economy already stressed over trade: a $400 billion deluge of Chinese goods looking for new
White House to Impose 25% Tariffs on Autos and Select Parts
President Trump on March 26, signed a proclamation invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to impose a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile p
Op-Ed: China Headed for a Major Recession
The risk of China spiralling into an unprecedentedly prolonged recession is increasing. Its economy is experiencing deflation, with the price level falling for a second consecutive
Somali pirates return to the seas
Shipping has been warned that Somali pirates are back hunting for targets. British maritime security consultants Ambrey has issued a notice to clients detailing a suspected pirate
Trans-Pacific capacity dips amid alliance reshuffle—impact on rates?
Those importing from Asia, China in particular, will see a dip in capacity from carriers here in February, according to maritime intelligence company eeSea. Blame is falling on car
Hapag’s preliminary results highlight boxship financial strength in 2024
Hapag-Lloyd released preliminary financial results for 2024 coming in at the top of the profitability forecasts the company had already revised upward in October 2024. As the first
