Group 1 - The significant reduction in bilateral tariffs aligns with the expectations of producers and consumers in both countries, as well as the interests of the global community [7] - On May 12, the U.S. announced the cancellation of 91% of tariffs imposed on Chinese goods in April, and modified the 34% "reciprocal tariffs," with 24% of the tariffs suspended for 90 days [1][2] - Following the tariff reduction, there was a surge in booking and consultation volume for shipping, with some companies reporting a 3-4 times increase in activity [1] Group 2 - The urgent need for "inventory clearance" was highlighted, as many exporters rushed to ship goods that had been delayed due to high tariffs [2] - Companies like Shuangma Plastics reported a resumption of orders from U.S. clients, with approximately 30% of their exports directed to the U.S., of which over 20% had been hindered by high tariffs [2] - The demand for shipping to the U.S. is expected to remain high due to the traditional peak season from June to September, compounded by the backlog of goods from April [4] Group 3 - The supply-demand imbalance is exacerbated by international shipping companies reducing capacity on U.S. routes to maintain freight rates, leading to a 50% reduction in market capacity for U.S. shipments [4][5] - The Shanghai Export Container Transport Market Index showed a slight increase in freight rates, with rates to the U.S. West and East coasts rising to $2,347 and $3,335 per FEU, respectively [4] Group 4 - The demand for overseas warehouses has been growing steadily, with stable inventory levels for small items even during high tariffs, indicating resilience in the market [6] - The expectation is that long-term tariff levels will remain reasonable, prompting companies to diversify markets and enhance brand value [7]
对美海运“爆舱”,除了抓紧“90天”出货还有什么原因
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-05-13 07:38