https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/21/sing-fuels-daily-report-21-april-2025/
TARIFFS
Massive Surge in Transpacific Blank Sailings Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions
Container shipping lines have dramatically increased blank sailings on Transpacific routes in response to escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China, according to a new report from Sea-Intelligence. The…
https://gcaptain.com/massive-surge-in-transpacific-blank-sailings-amid-u-s-china-trade-tensions/
China Stops Imports of US LNG Amid Trade War, Custom Data Shows
China’s purchases of US liquefied natural gas plunged to zero in March after a sharp decline in the previous two months, as the trade war between the two biggest economies alters shipping routes.
https://gcaptain.com/china-stops-imports-of-us-lng-amid-trade-war-custom-data-shows/
California Sues Trump Administration to Block Tariffs
California on Wednesday filed a lawsuit seeking to block U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on foreign trading partners, accusing him of abusing his powers and inflicting financial harm on the state and nation.
https://gcaptain.com/california-sues-trump-administration-to-block-tariffs/
Temu, Shein See US Sales Surge Ahead of Small-Parcel Tariff
Online shopping giants Temu and Shein saw their sales rebound in March and April as US shoppers stockpiled products like makeup brushes and home appliances before tariff-led price increases set in.
https://gcaptain.com/temu-shein-see-us-sales-surge-ahead-of-small-parcel-tariff/
Market Report: Asian markets fall on Nvidia tariff shock, Bunzl slumps
- Asian markets slide after US toughens its stance on sale of Nvidia chips into China
- Nvidia slides 6% in after-hours trading on Wall Street
- Minerals could be next for tariffs
- Barratt Redrow edges higher after upbeat trading update
- Rio Tinto iron ore production hit by “extreme weather events”
- Bunzl profits hit by US weakness. Stock slumps
Steve Clayton, head of equity funds at Hargreaves Lansdown:
“Asian markets were pressured overnight after the US placed additional curbs on Nvidia...
SAVE THE DATE – 30th April for LSLC-YMP’s Hybrid seminar Sanctions and Tariffs: latest developments and impact on Shipping and Trade
Introduction
The LSLC-YMP and Clyde & Co LLP are hosting a hybrid seminar focusing on sanctions and tariffs. The event will feature key panellists who will consider the impact of sanctions and tariffs in shipping and trade both from both from legal and commercial perspectives.
Specific issues for discussion:
- How sanctions and tariffs are affecting the shipping and trade industry.
- Latest developments with sanctions and tariffs
- The interaction with force majeure clauses
- Sanction...
Vergina’s TV Christina Tsorba questions John Faraclas on Tariffs, MEPC 83, Greek flag, seafarers and the Chios latest conference
Following last Friday’s interview on the above subjects – which was cut-off after a minute due to a power cut, Vergina TV’s Christina Tsorba questions John Faraclas of allaboutshipping.co.uk on the Tariffs, the Greek Flag and Seafarers. Fellow journalist Vassiliki Politou also participated with nice interventions and points.
The Shipbuilding industry was appropriately mentioned and in particular president Trump’s view of building ships in US shipyards.
It is worth to mention that over the past...