High cost of repositioning reefer equipment is hitting food exporters hard amid ongoing tariff fallout.
The Trump administration’s reported plans to re-impose tariffs on aluminum imports from Canada could threaten cross-border supply chains. Or is it just a negotiating tactic?
Global trade could be the next casualty if the virus resurges, warns OECD.
Cargo flows face worst hit in a century but have potential to bounce back fast.
More tariff and sanction risks lie ahead for ocean shipping.
Trans-Pacific container volumes face escalating coronavirus risk.
FreightWaves’ maritime Market Expert Henry Byers provides insight regarding the Phase One trade deal between the United States and China.
New pact is a plus for tankers, bulkers and box ships, but less so for equities.
Phase One of the U.S.-China trade deal is scheduled to take effect Wednesday. Read CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco’s take on how that trade has changed since the tariff war began — and how it may never be quite the same.
A strong U.S. economy should see Europe-North America container volume growth of 3%+ next year, but clouds hover over the trade.
A trade war truce is not stopping multinationals from exploring alternative sourcing options to China, but moving supply chains is difficult, says expert.
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?
Resilience360’s report on the impact of U.S.-China trade war discusses the uncertainty it has brought to global trade.
On Dec. 15, the same day Chinese tariffs were set to kick in on some U.S. goods, China agreed to suspend those levies, according to media reports. The suspension covers tariffs on products including corn and U.S.-made cars and auto parts, Reuters reported. The last-minute suspension came two days after the two countries agreed to […]
An exclusive interview with John Hadjipateras, founder and CEO of NYSE-listed Dorian LPG.
Trade tensions look like they’ll get worse before they get better, a negative for ocean shipping demand.
