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Carriers Race to Restore Trans-Pacific Routes

Container services are being reinstated to the Trans-Pacific trade next month in response to the high demand for imports from China. Currently, capacity remains constrained as many carriers had reassigned ships to other routes during the earlier downturn. The temporary tariff truce between the U.S. and China expires on August 14, and peak season cargo

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Record $90 billion Trade Surplus from Chinese Export Shift to Europe

China’s growing trade surplus with the European Union (EU) continues to raise concerns that the region is becoming a target for redirected exports. Chinese exporters are focusing more on Europe to sustain their global market share, considering higher tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Chinese products. In the first four months of 2025 alone, China’s

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Red Sea Attacks on Pause, but Risks Remain for Shipping

The U.S. and Yemen’s Houthis have agreed to a ceasefire in a deal brokered by Oman. The Houthis will stop attacking vessels in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait but say their campaign against Israel will continue. Experts warn that it is too early to expect safe shipping conditions as the region is “far

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U.S. Shippers Trying to Secure Inventory Ahead of Summer

According to Vincent Clerc, CEO of Maersk, container imports into the U.S. from China have decreased by 30% to 40% following the implementation of steep tariffs. This decline has pressured U.S. retailers to identify alternative sources for their inventory. Businesses are now sourcing inventory from Mexico, Canada, and vendors in the U.S., while awaiting clarity

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India, Pakistan Halt Cargo Transit After Kashmir Attack

India and Pakistan have prohibited each other’s cargo from transiting through their respective ports following the April 22 attack involving tourists in Kashmir. India issued a full ban on all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan, citing national security. The restriction took effect immediately on May 2. Pakistan countered with a similar ban but

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Congestion Crisis in North Europe’s Ports Deepens

Persistent congestion continues to impact Northern Europe’s key container ports of Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg, and London Gateway. According to a global forwarder’s visibility platform, this is causing “heavily disrupted operations”. The delays are driven by a combination of full terminal yards, labor shortages, strike activity, restricted inland transport and changes in alliance networks. Additionally, the

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