From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-14 14:43:00

After a pause in reciprocal tariffs, China-U.S. container traffic is on the rise. Bookings from China to the U.S. surged by 277% since the agreement. While the Ocean TEU Volume Index shows a decline, booking inquiries are up 35%. Maersk is offering deep discounts to fill available capacity on ships.

Widespread uncertainty over supply chain resumption has been alleviated as demand for shipping increases. FlexPort saw a 35% increase in booking inquiries. Maersk is providing deep discounts on spot rates to fill capacity. Bookings from China to the U.S. have skyrocketed by 277%.

Following a pause in reciprocal tariffs, China-U.S. container traffic has surged. Bookings from China to the U.S. have seen a 277% increase. The Ocean TEU Volume Index shows a decline, while booking inquiries have risen by 35%. Maersk is offering deep discounts to fill available ship capacity.



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