Category: Uncategorized

Questions of need, cost dog US shipbuilding ambitions The very idea of the United States getting back into shipbuilding at scale shows an erosion in acceptance of the concept of global trade, specifically comparative advantage. Go to journal of commerce

US apparel shippers brace for tariff-driven volume decline Apparel importers are concerned that tariffs on China will do harm given more than 4 out of every 10 shipments of the product come from China. Go to journal of commerce

FMC to scrutinize Chipolbrok, citing Chinese government control US maritime regulators’ decision to add the multipurpose vessel operator to the controlled-carrier list comes amid a wider US-China trade dispute. Go to journal of commerce

FMC to scrutinize Chilpolbrok, citing Chinese government control US maritime regulators’ decision to add the multipurpose vessel operator to the controlled-carrier list comes amid a wider US-China trade dispute. Go to journal of commerce

Scaled back USTR port tariff to hit Chinese carriers hardest The US Trade Representative (USTR) laid out actions to counter China’s maritime dominance that could put Cosco Shipping and subsidiary OOCL on the hook for millions when their ships call the US. Go to journal of commerce

Uncertain trade environment especially fraught for US ag shippers In addition to various ongoing supply chain disruptions that US agricultural shippers face, they must now contend with the highly volatile tariff environment that is forcing them to seek new markets for their products. Go to journal of commerce

US LTL carriers see uneven uptick in demand amid trade uncertainty Some – but not all – LTL trucking companies are handling more imports as US tariffs take effect, but the market is otherwise weak, carriers and analysts say. Go to journal of commerce

IMO deal on fuel intensity, pricing hailed as ‘major step forward’ While not ideal, the agreement reached at the IMO’s Maritime Environment Protection Committee at least puts a price on global emissions that will help narrow the yawning cost gap between fossil fuels and greener alternatives. Go to journal of commerce

Project cargo carriers move to shield themselves from US port fee proposal Carriers in the specialized cargo sector are designing contracts that would shift the cost of the US’ possible tax on Chinese tonnage to heavy-lift and project cargo shippers. Go to journal of commerce

Early signs of rising tariff-driven demand emerge on the trans-Atlantic While no surge in volume has been reported on the trade lane, capacity deployment data shows ocean carriers are expecting an increase in demand over the coming weeks as shippers use the 90-day tariff pause to advance US orders. Go to journal of commerce

US-China trade standoff could mean intra-Asia capacity boost for Indian market Multiple sources who spoke with the Journal of Commerce say Chinese exporters facing demand headwinds in the US due to soaring tariffs will likely attempt to dump inventory stocks in other markets, with India widely viewed as a key target. Go to journal of…

Port of Seattle sues city council to halt possible development project A lawsuit filed this month by the port authority claims the council’s recent rezoning of industrial land could eventually lead to the development of residential units and an increase in vehicular traffic in the harbor area. Go to journal of commerce

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. Go to journal of commerce

J.B. Hunt customers waiting for ‘dust to settle’ on tariffs But the largest US intermodal provider said customers have not yet meaningfully adjusted their freight forecasts, and shippers continue to tender the quantity of loads outlined in their contracts. Go to journal of commerce

US exporters see rise in canceled orders from Chinese buyers amid tariff 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. Go to journal of commerce

Europe on alert to track any wave of diverted Chinese imports With the door to US trade effectively slammed shut by tariffs, Chinese manufacturers are urgently looking for alternative markets in which to offload their surplus inventory. Go to journal of commerce

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. Go to journal of commerce

In Mexico, global shippers seek new logistics options amid shifting US tariffs US tariffs are forcing shippers in Mexico to rethink global sourcing and logistics strategies as complying with the USMCA becomes more complex. Go to journal of commerce

Mega carriers ceding market share to new entrants on India-Med trade Sources at some of the big liners say there’s been a noticeable decline in their traditional India-Mediterranean volumes due to the new competition taking advantage of Red Sea-linked shipping dislocations that have created a “new normal” operating environment. Go to journal of commerce

Last regulatory hurdles cleared for DSV takeover of DB Schenker With the integration now set to begin, DSV has announced a round of executive appointments with candidates promoted from within both DSV and DB Schenker. Go to journal of commerce

Tariff uncertainty pushing up transportation costs at US-Mexico border US importers and their Mexican logistics and customs partners are experiencing longer wait times when northbound shipments arrive at border towns, and that’s inevitably raising transportation costs and leading to supply chain disruptions. Go to journal of commerce