China’s Sea Cargo Flow Starts to Slow After Tariffs Take Effect

China's Port Traffic Slows Sharply Amid US Tariffs

Radio Free Asia (RFA) cited accounts from Chinese exporters and port officials on Saturday who reported that traffic has visibly slowed in China’s major port cities.

China’s Sea Cargo Flow Starts to Slow After Tariffs Take Effect

The volume of goods processed by Chinese ports slowed last week for the first time since the Lunar New Year holiday — a trend that will undercut the value of exports going forward if it continues.

‘The Market’s Going to Soften’ for Trans-Pacific Cargo, LA Port Director Says

An estimated 30 percent to 40 percent of trans-Pacific container imports are still effectively halted by tariffs on Chinese goods, says Linerlytica.

Ocean carriers could omit Chinese ports, increase blank sailings as tariffs take hold - Furniture Today

HIGH POINT – Spot container rates have crept up the past two weeks, rising 13% from Shanghai to Los Angeles and 10% from Shanghai to New York, according to rate tracker Drewry. Reduced capacity amid tariff uncertainty is likely the reason why. Volumes from China are reported to be weak and uncertain, as shippers with inventory on-hand are holding bookings or arranging to pull back. Rachel Shames “Uncertainty across trade lanes is making it very …

China’s Busiest Ports See A Steep Drop In US-Bound Shipments Amid Tariff War

Image for representation purpose only The escalating tariff war between the United States and China is causing significant disruptions in key Chinese ports. As of this week, major shipping terminals in Shanghai and Guangdong, which usually handle a large portion of China’s trade with the U.S., are nearly empty of cargo ships bound for American ports. The situation has worsened as ports struggle with containers that missed the crucial April 9 dea…

China's Major Ports Stall As U.S. Tariff Hike To 145% Disrupts Trade Flow, Factories Halt Production

China's major ports and export hubs are experiencing severe disruptions following the United States' decision to raise tariffs on Chinese im...