In the first half of 2025, China’s once-booming shipbuilding industry has seen a marked slowdown in new orders. Despite remaining the world’s largest shipbuilding nation, the latest figures reveal a sharp drop that’s drawing industry-wide attention. Let’s break down what’s happening, why it matters, and what might come next. The
This Wednesday, during the U.S. stock market's morning session, President Donald Trump announced a second wave of tariffs, targeting products from several additional countries. The details are as follows: Philippines: 20% tariff Brunei and Moldova: 25% tariff Algeria, Iraq, Libya, Sri Lanka: 30% tariff Brazil: 50% tariff Market Impact: Brazilian
On July 2, the U.S. Commerce Department sent letters to major ethane producers—Enterprise Products Partners, Energy Transfer, Satellite Chemical USA, and Vinmar International—announcing the rescindment of a restrictive licensing requirement that had previously halted ethane exports to China. What Happened? In late May and early June, the U.S. imposed new export
On June 11, China officially unveiled the world's first wind-assisted Aframax product oil tanker, a groundbreaking innovation that signals the shipping industry's gradual shift toward smarter and greener operations. Built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding under China State Shipbuilding Corporation, this tanker, named BRANDS HATCH, integrates cutting-edge "wind sail" technology into
In April 2025, China’s decision to tighten its grip on rare earth exports sent shockwaves across the global automotive supply chain. With China controlling the majority of the world’s rare earth refining and magnet production, the move immediately triggered concerns among automakers about the security of critical raw materials. But
In the wake of a 90-day tariff suspension agreement between China and the U.S., container bookings on the China–U.S. trade lane have exploded. According to supply chain tracking firm Vizion, bookings surged by 277% over the past week. Key Data: 7-day average bookings reached 21,530 TEU, up from 5,709 TEU
The joint statement from the U.S. and China following their Geneva economic talks marks a significant moment—this is the first face-to-face negotiation between the two nations since Trump returned to office. Both sides announced a temporary tariff reduction—down to 30% by the U.S. and 10% by China—to be maintained over
In April 2025, China’s export sector defied expectations, growing by 8.1% year-on-year in USD terms — far exceeding the 1.9% increase forecast by economists. While exports to the U.S. fell sharply by 21.3%, exports to ASEAN countries surged by 21%. At first glance, this shift might suggest a healthy diversification
