Mike King
- American Shipper
New trade war threat to trans-Atlantic box trade
A strong U.S. economy should see Europe-North America container volume growth of 3%+ next year, but clouds hover over the trade.
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Why leaving China for tariff-free shores is no easy task
A trade war truce is not stopping multinationals from exploring alternative sourcing options to China, but moving supply chains is difficult, says expert.
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Trade war truce no panacea for China manufacturer drift
Even a full U.S.-China trade deal might not stop shippers moving production out of China. But is the U.S. a realistic option?
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Forwarders make huge leap in online freight procurement sales
But an undercover survey finds that traditional forwarders face increased pressure from container lines and digital forwarders.
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China-US trade truce is no trans-Pacific savior
Hopes that last week’s trade deal might boost the beleaguered shipping lane are overly optimistic, says analyst.
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Shippers: Liner low-sulfur surcharges are not ethical or transparent
New independent research reveals that lines are failing to adequately explain how IMO 2020 fuel bill surcharges are calculated.
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UK election: No-deal Brexit should be avoided at all costs
British transport associations call on Prime Minister Johnson to quickly agree a future trading arrangement with the European Union.
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No-deal Brexit chaos still on the table despite emphatic Johnson win
The U.K. is now almost certain to leave the European Union on Jan. 31. However, a no-deal Brexit remains a possibility.
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UK election: Johnson promises Brexit, Trump renews trade deal calls
After electoral win, the newly empowered Conservative Government will push through legislation to ensure the U.K. leaves the European Union as scheduled on Jan. 31.
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Chinese export contraction continues as US tariffs bite
After adjusting for Lunar New Year distortions, the growth rate for Chinese exports to the U.S. in November was the lowest since January 1996.
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