It is impossible to downplay the significance of the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump because they are on a scale never seen before, both in terms of geography and financial severity.

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‘Liberation Day’ tariffs: What next for container shipping?
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‘Liberation Day’ tariffs: What next for container shipping?

U.S. tariffs will shift global trade on its axis and the impact will be profound and lasting: Xeneta

AD Ports Group has appointed Mar Construction Civil & Obras Publicas - LDA to design and build the topside and marine infrastructure of the Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal, located in Angola’s largest port.

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AD Ports appoints Mar Construction for Luanda Terminal upgrade
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AD Ports appoints Mar Construction for Luanda Terminal upgrade

AD Ports has also engaged Dar Al Handasah Consultants Shair & Partners for project management and supervision services.

E-commerce volumes, for so long the saviour of global air cargo demand, are facing up to the ‘seismic shock’ of the United States’ Liberation Day global tariffs announcement, according to the latest update from Xeneta.

#xeneta #ecommerce #deminimis #donaldtrump #aircargo #unitedstates

E-commerce volumes still buoyant for air cargo – but for how long?
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E-commerce volumes still buoyant for air cargo – but for how long?

"Market anxiety and uncertainty is not good for anyone: producers, consumers, airlines or forwarders."

APM Terminals has acquired the Panama Canal Railway Company (PCRC) from Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and the Lanco Group/Mi‑Jack.

#apmterminals #panamacanalrailwaycompany #pcrc #canadianpacifickansascity #cpkc #panamacanal #railways

APM Terminals acquires Panama Canal Railway Company
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APM Terminals acquires Panama Canal Railway Company

PCRC operates a 76-km single-line railway adjacent to the Panama Canal.

Average container freight rates for Chinese exports have dropped 28 percent since the start of the year, posting the worst first quarter development of the past twenty years.

#bimco #chinacontainerizedfreightindex #ccfi #freightrates #china #shipping

Container freight rates from China down 28%, worst Q1 in twenty years
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Container freight rates from China down 28%, worst Q1 in twenty years

"Should volume growth falter & ships return to normal routings in Red Sea area, 2019 levels may soon be within sight."
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