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Surge Ahead On Transpacific Routes

Chris Rogers, Head of Supply Chain Research, S&P Global Market Intelligence

19-May-25 07:30

Surge Ahead On Transpacific Routes

Container traffic along transpacific routes is expected to spike sharply in the coming weeks, as companies accelerate shipments during the 90-day suspension of U.S.-China tariffs. To help us understand what this temporary trade truce means for the short-term shipping outlook, we speak with Chris Rogers, Head of Supply Chain Research at S&P Global Market Intelligence for his insights.

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Produced by: Natalie Tan

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Philip See, Aisalli Ayub


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Tags:  malaysiaportstariffsus-china trade war





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