Tag: trade war

Escalating military exchanges between Iran and Israel have spurred growing unease among shipping and energy markets over the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, argues Saleem Khan, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Pole Star Global.

Orders for ships declined sharply in early 2025 to historically low levels as shipowners hesitate to make long-term investments, says Drewry.

According to recent analysis by Xeneta, even without tariffs US President Donald Trump has other levers to pull in trade wars and bring further confusion to global supply chains. 

A federal appeals court has reinstated one of U.S. President Trump’s broadest tariff actions just one day after CIT blocked its enforcement. 

A US federal court has blocked President Donald Trump's global trade tariffs, a central part of his economic policies.

Despite ongoing uncertainty and trade war, Danish shipping companies aim to remain resilient with a stable outlook for the next 12 months.

Following its strongest April on record and 11 consecutive months of cargo increases, the Port of Long Beach is preparing for a double-digit decline for shipments in May due to tariffs – and retaliatory tariffs – that were paused earlier this month.

Peter Sand, Xeneta Chief Analyst, provides insight into impact of 90-day lowering of tariffs between the US and China.

Fresh disruptions largely fueled by escalating tensions between the U.S. and China shake the trade landscape and state of global shipping.

The Port of Los Angeles is bracing for a sharp 35% drop in cargo from Asia next week, largely due to major U.S. retailers halting shipments from China in response to tariffs, according to the Port's Executive Director, Gene Seroka.