news flash·2025-05-20 11:11Core Viewpoint - The final ruling of the US Section 301 trade investigation will have a temporary impact on global shipowners' order decisions, but the actual impact is expected to be milder than previously anticipated [1] Industry Outlook - In the short term, the impact of the US trade investigation is assessed to be moderate compared to market expectations [1] - In the medium to long term, the global shipbuilding industry's upcycle, which began in 2021, is supported by solid fundamentals [1] - Key drivers of this upcycle include a sustained balance in global shipyard capacity, periodic renewal demand from the existing fleet, and accelerated decarbonization efforts in the shipping industry under the International Maritime Organization (IMO) framework [1] - The current shipbuilding market upcycle is expected to continue as long as there are no disruptive changes in maritime trade [1]