The shipping world is riding high! U.S. bookings for container transport from China have surged almost 300% after a temporary rollback of tariffs, sparking fresh energy in global trade. 🚢📈
According to container-tracking firm Vizion, average bookings jumped from 5,709 TEUs to 21,530 TEUs in just one week. This sharp rebound came on the heels of U.S. importers pausing shipments after plans for a 145% tariff on Chinese-made goods were announced earlier this year.
German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd also reported a 50% week-on-week increase in U.S.-China traffic. CEO Rolf Habben Jansen expects even more volume on these routes as market confidence returns.
For tech-savvy young professionals and trendsetters across South and Southeast Asia, this comeback is a clear sign that trade winds can change in a flash. Stay tuned as global trade continues to evolve! 🤩
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China-U.S. ocean cargo bookings up 300% after tariff drop, Vizion says
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