News / Transpacific on crest of a peak season wave, but trade war tariff hikes loom

22/08/2018

Transpacific-serving ocean carriers are adding sailings from Asia to the US west and east coasts as they enjoy a peak season boom which has driven a surge in freight rates.

But the good news could be short-lived, as punitive new US tariff hikes kick in next month on more than ...

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