Seaspan mass reflagging puts Hong Kong’s maritime hub status to the test
- Seaspan has reflagged more than 60 ships from Hong Kong to Singapore, with more moves expected
- The switch coincides with looming US port fees targeting China-linked vessels, which Beijing has warned it may counter
- The exodus raises fears for Hong Kong’s flag register and maritime hub status, as Singapore eyes an opening to overtake
The reflagging of Seaspan’s fleet underscores how US-China tensions are reshaping global shipping strategies and flag state rivalries
