Hapag-Lloyd chief expects full-year box growth despite analyst scepticism
- Strong first quarter and trade truce have improved market sentiment
- Temporary tariff reductions have triggered surging bookings from China
- Habben Jansen says it is unclear whether this signals a lasting cargo rush or is simply a release of delayed shipments
- German carrier still sees no sign of a return to the Red Sea anytime soon
Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen remains optimistic about container volume growth in 2025, despite analyst projections of a decline, following a strong Q1 showing and promise of more of the same in Q2