Increasing markets complexities good for business, says Norden chief executive
- Limited exposure to US imports and Japan-built focused ship fleet means Norden will face low direct impact from US tariffs and port fees
- Tariffs and USTR port levies could be positive as shipowners have become more reluctant to order new ships
- Short-term headwinds for dry cargo and tankers are less challenging than for liner sector
Norden chief executive Jan Rindbo says US government fees will lead to more inefficiencies in vessel fleets as operators seek to shift larger China-built vessels away from US trades