Charter Link Bypasses Shenzhen LCL Delays with AEO-Certified Warehouse
As of May 1st, 2025, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) in China has significantly increased the inspection ratio of LCL shipments due to enhanced controls on special comm
Hapag-Lloyd Sees Strong Q1, But 2025 Outlook Remains Uncertain
As it presented its first-quarter financial results today, Hapag-Lloyd cautioned that any cargo surge following the US-China trade tariff hiatus was likely to be short-lived. The G
Shipping Rates to Rise as Importers Rush Goods from China
Shipping companies are gearing up for a surge in shipments out of China and a rise in shipping rates, after the U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day tariff rollback. “Right now, our
Maersk Maintains Outlook Despite Container Demand Concerns
A.P. Moller-Maersk backed full-year guidance despite moderating expectations around global container demand this year as macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty increase. The Da
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
