Name: Increased scrutiny on Chinese shipping carriers
Uploaded: May 19, 2025, 9:39 AM EDT
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Description: The Biden administration's intensified scrutiny of Chinese shipbuilding subsidies has led to significant tariff implications for major players like Costco and OTL, who dominate U.S. imports from Asia. As these carriers face escalating tonnage taxes through 2028, they may need to adjust their operations to mitigate higher costs and reduce their reliance on Chinese-built vessels.

The Biden administration's intensified scrutiny of Chinese shipbuilding subsidies has led to significant tariff implications for major players like Costco and OTL, who dominate U.S. imports from Asia. As these carriers face escalating tonnage taxes through 2028, they may need to adjust their operations to mitigate higher costs and reduce their reliance on Chinese-built vessels.

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The trans-Pacific air cargo sector is trying to assess the demand implications of the preliminary trade deal between Washington and Beijing, which included a reduction in the tariff on parcels from China. </p></div>

The trans-Pacific air cargo sector is trying to assess the demand implications of the preliminary trade deal between Washington and Beijing, which included a reduction in the tariff on parcels from China.

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Freighter exodus leaves trans-Pacific air cargo on edge after China-US trade deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The forwarder offered an unsettled outlook for the trans-Pacific in 2025 as shippers navigate the Trump administration’s 145% tariffs on goods made in China.  </p></div>

The forwarder offered an unsettled outlook for the trans-Pacific in 2025 as shippers navigate the Trump administration’s 145% tariffs on goods made in China.

US ocean freight from China fell ‘significantly’: Expeditors

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Interest in FTZs, where shippers can store goods while deferring the payment of duties, has increased dramatically since President Donald Trump implemented tariffs in April.</p></div>

Interest in FTZs, where shippers can store goods while deferring the payment of duties, has increased dramatically since President Donald Trump implemented tariffs in April.

US importers turning to foreign trade zones amid tariff hikes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>It is the second acquisition this week by a CMA CGM subsidiary following CEVA Logistics’ takeover of Turkish forwarder Borusan Tedarik, with both deals aimed at extending the carrier’s end-to-end supply chain control.</p></div>

It is the second acquisition this week by a CMA CGM subsidiary following CEVA Logistics’ takeover of Turkish forwarder Borusan Tedarik, with both deals aimed at extending the carrier’s end-to-end supply chain control.

CMA CGM expands air cargo fleet with Air Belgium takeover

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Chartered flights from China to the US have been canceled and air freight traffic has declined as Washington prepares to scrap the duty-free exemption for low-value goods shipped from China and Hong Kong.</p></div>

Chartered flights from China to the US have been canceled and air freight traffic has declined as Washington prepares to scrap the duty-free exemption for low-value goods shipped from China and Hong Kong.

Air cargo volumes fall on trans-Pacific as US de minimis changes loom

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Under their current configuration, the newest round of tariffs targeting China’s maritime industry will add $7 billion in costs for US ports, according to one estimate. </p></div>

Under their current configuration, the newest round of tariffs targeting China’s maritime industry will add $7 billion in costs for US ports, according to one estimate.

Ports look to delay proposed US tariffs on Chinese-made cranes

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Zim Central China Xpress will restart next week, little more than a month after Zim announced its suspension as part of the carrier’s broader 30% to 35% trim in its trans-Pacific network.</p></div>

The Zim Central China Xpress will restart next week, little more than a month after Zim announced its suspension as part of the carrier’s broader 30% to 35% trim in its trans-Pacific network.

Zim restarts China-Los Angeles service to capture fresh import demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Forwarders expect congestion and container shortages to worsen in the next few weeks as carriers redeploy vessels to trans-Pacific services from Asia-Europe trades to meet increased demand from shippers.</p></div>

Forwarders expect congestion and container shortages to worsen in the next few weeks as carriers redeploy vessels to trans-Pacific services from Asia-Europe trades to meet increased demand from shippers.

US tariff-linked cargo rush causes port congestion, box shortages in China

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Breakbulk and project cargo industry stakeholders must take note of the far-reaching potential ramifications of the recently reintroduced US SHIPS Act, writes Associate Editor Carly Fields.</p></div>

Breakbulk and project cargo industry stakeholders must take note of the far-reaching potential ramifications of the recently reintroduced US SHIPS Act, writes Associate Editor Carly Fields.

Potential regulatory bombshells flying under MPV sector’s radar

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Greater interplay between US drayage and truckload markets may appear as imports fluctuate due to shifting tariff deadlines, but little impact is expected on pricing. </p></div>

Greater interplay between US drayage and truckload markets may appear as imports fluctuate due to shifting tariff deadlines, but little impact is expected on pricing.

Capacity-demand imbalance to shield truck rates from US import surge

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Caterpillar and Deere are counting the sizable costs of tariff-related expenses, even with the announced 90-day tariff pause between the US and China. </p></div>

Caterpillar and Deere are counting the sizable costs of tariff-related expenses, even with the announced 90-day tariff pause between the US and China.

High-and-heavy shippers sound alarm on rising tariff costs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The purchase of Outgo, founded in 2022, is meant to help DAT gather more transactional data but also to make its freight marketplace more complete for carriers and brokers. </p></div>

The purchase of Outgo, founded in 2022, is meant to help DAT gather more transactional data but also to make its freight marketplace more complete for carriers and brokers.

DAT adds in-house factoring services with latest acquisition

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Intermodal providers might see a small bullwhip effect, in which international volume declines in May and June but rebounds in July and August as shipments delayed due to now-paused tariffs on Chinese goods begin arriving in Southern California.</p></div>

Intermodal providers might see a small bullwhip effect, in which international volume declines in May and June but rebounds in July and August as shipments delayed due to now-paused tariffs on Chinese goods begin arriving in Southern California.

BNSF, UP prepping for July cargo rebound after tariff-induced lull

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The <i>Journal of Commerce</i> Truckload Capacity Index hit its lowest point since 2014 in the first quarter, but April saw a net gain of 558 active carriers, US data shows.</p></div>

The Journal of Commerce Truckload Capacity Index hit its lowest point since 2014 in the first quarter, but April saw a net gain of 558 active carriers, US data shows.

Large truckload carriers make capacity cuts, but trucks reenter the market

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Technology providers are rolling out artificial intelligence tools to help augment transportation teams and service providers with limited resources. </p></div>

Technology providers are rolling out artificial intelligence tools to help augment transportation teams and service providers with limited resources.

AI continues its advance across truckload fleets, drayage

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Gautam Prem Jain, CEO of GoComet, talks about starting the business to meet visibility needs, what sets it apart from competitors and how control towers benefit shipping execution. </p></div>

Gautam Prem Jain, CEO of GoComet, talks about starting the business to meet visibility needs, what sets it apart from competitors and how control towers benefit shipping execution.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>In an era where customers can track Amazon deliveries and Uber drivers, much of the logistics industry still relies on emails and phone calls to alert customers of visibility. Gautam Prem Jain, CEO of GoComet, talks about starting GoComet to meet visibility needs, what sets it apart from competitors and how control towers benefit shipping execution. </p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by GoComet</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6373072184112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

In an era where customers can track Amazon deliveries and Uber drivers, much of the logistics industry still relies on emails and phone calls to alert customers of visibility. Gautam Prem Jain, CEO of GoComet, talks about starting GoComet to meet visibility needs, what sets it apart from competitors and how control towers benefit shipping execution. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by GoComet

Modernizing logistics

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce by S&amp;P Global, discusses tonnage and taxes for Chinese vessels.</p></div>

Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global, discusses tonnage and taxes for Chinese vessels.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>The Biden administration's intensified scrutiny of Chinese shipbuilding subsidies has led to significant tariff implications for major players like Costco and OTL, who dominate U.S. imports from Asia. As these carriers face escalating tonnage taxes through 2028, they may need to adjust their operations to mitigate higher costs and reduce their reliance on Chinese-built vessels.</p><p></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6372796699112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Increased scrutiny on Chinese shipping carriers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Julie Gascon, president and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority, shares her thoughts on strengthening the Port of Montreal's capabilities and fortifying it against future challenges.</p></div>

Julie Gascon, president and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority, shares her thoughts on strengthening the Port of Montreal's capabilities and fortifying it against future challenges.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Julie Gascon became president and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority at a pivotal time as the Port of Montreal works to move cargo through disruption and makes progress on major expansion projects. Gascon shares her thoughts on strengthening the port’s capabilities and fortifying it against future challenges.</p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by the Montreal Port Authority</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6372906508112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Julie Gascon became president and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority at a pivotal time as the Port of Montreal works to move cargo through disruption and makes progress on major expansion projects. Gascon shares her thoughts on strengthening the port’s capabilities and fortifying it against future challenges. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by the Montreal Port Authority

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