It’s a tumultuous time to be in the container supply chain, a business that lends itself not only to shopworn maritime cliches but also time-honored truths. But to say the industry faces significant headwinds may be an understatement.
The latest shot across the bow came from the office of the U.S. Trade Representative, which capped an investigation into China’s maritime business by announcing a sweeping set of expensive port fees meant to penalize Chinese ships and shipbuilding while boosting...