News / Trump will have a 'heavy impact on container volumes', warns Wan Hai chief

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US president-elect Donald Trump’s policies will have a heavy impact on container volumes and supply chains, said Wan Hai Lines’ general manager Tommy Hsieh yesterday, as the Taiwanese carrier prepared for “another strong year”.

Firstly, Mr Trump’s announcement of tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China has already caused a rush to front-load goods before the tariffs come into effect.

Secondly, he has voiced his support for the International Longshoremen’s Association’s objection to automate operations in US east coast ports.

The situation must be ...