中国发往美国的集装箱运量3月减少1成

Core Viewpoint - The container shipping volume from China to the U.S. is decreasing significantly due to the impact of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, with expectations of further declines as trade tensions escalate [2][7]. Group 1: Container Shipping Volume Trends - In March, container shipping volume from China to the U.S. decreased by 10% compared to the previous month, with a reported 11% decline according to Descartes Data [2][5]. - The shipping volume from China is expected to continue to decline, with a 64% drop in bookings reported in the first week of April compared to the last week of March [7]. - The U.S. retail federation (NRF) predicts that container import volumes will fall below 2024 levels after May, with a projected 20.5% decrease compared to the previous year [7]. Group 2: Impact of Tariffs - The tariff rate on goods from China has been raised to 145%, leading to a sharp increase in order cancellations for shipments from China [7][8]. - The U.S. government has implemented a 10% tariff on all imports from China, which was further increased in March, contributing to a slowdown in shipping activity [5][7]. - There is a growing expectation that the overall cargo transport will significantly slow down due to the ongoing U.S.-China trade war, as China accounts for over 50% of container shipments to the U.S. [8].