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First-half box volumes hold strong despite June dip and tariff turbulence

  • Total 1H25 volumes reached 93.5m teu, up 4.5% year on year
  • Container volumes dipped 3.4% from May’s record high
  • China-US trade rebounds 50% amid tariff pause

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Global container shipping posted a resilient first half in 2025, with volumes up 4.5% year on year, despite a June slowdown and tariff uncertainty. Surging demand in emerging markets and a rebound in China-US trade helped lift numbers in the latest reporting month

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