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Transatlantic trade in tariff crosshairs as US-EU deal deadline nears

It’s entirely possible that the US and EU won’t reach a deal in the next two weeks, the US will triple its tariff, the EU will retaliate, and the US will retaliate against the EU. Importers have at least partially prepared for this worst-case scenario by bringing goods across the Atlantic early

Containers Geopolitics

Containers: uncertainty reigns as tariff turmoil and overcapacity looms

Container shipping in 2025 remains volatile, with Trump’s trade policies fuelling uncertainty. While the global trade war dominates headlines, a more pressing and all too familiar issue looms: overcapacity

Containers Mid-Year outlook Asia Pacific
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Carriers face weak second half in transpacific as rate slide continues

The cards are stacked against ocean carriers in the transpacific trade. Tariffs are pressuring margins of US importers, prompting some shippers to reduce orders. US businesses could face higher tariff costs in the second half than in the first

Containers China

Transatlantic trade in tariff crosshairs as US-EU deal deadline nears

It’s entirely possible that the US and EU won’t reach a deal in the next two weeks, the US will triple its tariff, the EU will retaliate, and the US will retaliate against the EU. Importers have at least partially prepared for this worst-case scenario by bringing goods across the Atlantic early

Containers Geopolitics
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Red Sea traffic remains unchanged by resurgent Houthi attacks

There were 244 transits through the Bab el Mandeb last week, up from 232 the week prior

Red Sea Risk Piracy and Security

India seeks shipbuilding renaissance despite reputational hangover

Indian shipyards have numerous challenges to be overcome before they become serious competition to east Asian shipbuilders

Dry Bulk Containers

June spike in LA imports belies bearish outlook on second half

Enjoy the good times while they last. That’s the view on record import numbers in Los Angeles in June that are expected to peak in July. It’s all downhill after that, courtesy of Trump’s tariffs, according to current forecasts

Containers Geopolitics

The week in charts: Philippines orders crews to avoid high-risk areas | Panama Canal transits still below pre-drought levels | Vehicle carrier markets buoyant

Traffic through the Bab el Mandeb continues as normal, despite two ships being sunk last week; Average Panama Canal transits per day flat in June versus May with numbers down 14% versus June 2022, prior to drought; Strong car exports from China and continued Suez Canal diversions have helped to keep freight rates and charter rates relatively high

Red Sea Risk Week in Charts

The week in newbuildings: Japan’s Itochu orders first ammonia bunkering vessel

One ammonia bunkering vessel, a cable layer, one VLCC, two bulkers and six boxships ordered in past week

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The focal point for business-critical data on container shipping

Aggregating data sets from a wide range of sources, the data hub provides a one-stop shop for gaining an insight into the sector

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Carriers face weak second half in transpacific as rate slide continues

The cards are stacked against ocean carriers in the transpacific trade. Tariffs are pressuring margins of US importers, prompting some shippers to reduce orders. US businesses could face higher tariff costs in the second half than in the first

Containers China

PSA Antwerp joins Zero Emissions Port Alliance

The programme brings together terminal operators, equipment manufacturers and ports to accelerate the adoption of battery-powered equipment

Decarbonisation Sustainability

HD Hyundai eyes 30-year Morocco shipyard concession amid expansion push

South Korean shipbuilder could join the bid to manage Africa’s largest shipyard in Casablanca for 30 years, as part of its global growth strategy

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Carriers face weak second half in transpacific as rate slide continues

The cards are stacked against ocean carriers in the transpacific trade. Tariffs are pressuring margins of US importers, prompting some shippers to reduce orders. US businesses could face higher tariff costs in the second half than in the first

Containers China

Shanghai unveils ambitious plan for mega shipbuilding powerhouse

Shanghai is pushing ahead with an ambitious government-backed plan to turn Changxing Island into a world-class shipbuilding hub by 2027, focusing on high-value vessels, technological breakthroughs, and industrial integration, even as the sector faces global competition and economic headwinds

Containers Shipbuilding

Orders for smaller boxships mount as China’s Taizhou Sanfu wins newbuilding quartet from MPCC

New series of wide beam containerships priced at $57m each are backed by three-year time charters to leading container line operator 

Containers Shipbuilding

The Daily View: It’s time to stop blaming Covid

Containers Dry Bulk

Yang Ming signs first ever newbuilding contract with South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean

Keelung-headquartered container line operator has previously favoured Japanese shipyards, HD Hyundai and compatriot shipbuilder CSBC for its newbuildings

Containers Shipbuilding

Hede forges ahead with new China-LA service as rivals cut transpacific capacity

Hede is expanding its China–US West Coast services with a new Nansha–Los Angeles route, defying collapsing freight rates and industry cutbacks as it doubles down on long-term commitment despite market headwinds and looming US port fees

Containers Asia Pacific
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