US exporters see rise in canceled orders from Chinese buyers amid tariff standoff
The export decline is already showing up in some data, with bookings for US exports to China for the week of April 8–15 down 5.4% from the prior week.
US exporters see rise in canceled orders from Chinese buyers amid trade war
The export decline is already showing up in some data, with bookings for US exports to China for the week of April 8–15 down 5.4% from the prior week.
Port of Virginia readies more cranes for ultra-large container ships
Virginia continues to add infrastructure to its marine terminals as part of the port’s plan to handle mega-max vessels once dredging is finished late in 2025.
Trans-Pacific blank sailings set to rise after China bookings drop sharply
Some ships are leaving China just half-full as the Trump administration’s rush of tariffs sends shippers into contortions about what to do with their freight.
USTR port fee proposal would open a ‘second front’ in trade war
From an international supply chain perspective, the plan that could hit Chinese-made and –operated ships with fees in excess of $1 million per US port call could have impacts as profound as the current tariff controversy.
Gemini Cooperation holds early lead on ocean service reliability: analysts
A full evaluation of on-time performance will not be possible until July once the transition to the new deep-sea services has been completed, but data for February and March is positive for the Maersk/Hapag-Lloyd alliance.
Trump signs order for US shipbuilding, but stays mute on port fees
The executive order signed Wednesday falls short of providing any details on the proposed port fee plan, but directs stricter collection of existing harbor maintenance fees.
Tariff uncertainty causes plunge in US cargo bookings at Asia load ports
And the chilling effect of the tariffs is extending further down the calendar, with forwarders in the trans-Pacific saying US retailers are holding off making purchase orders with factories in Asia for fall and holiday merchandise for 30 to 60 days.