Main tradelane could take big hit from new tariffs

The key tradelanes between China and the US could be hit by significant decreases if both countries act on their threats of new and large-scale tariffs. Alphaliner estimates that volumes could drop by eight percent in 2019.
Photo: Ritzau Scanpix/AP
Photo: Ritzau Scanpix/AP

The trade war between the US and China could have a severe impact on the main container tradelane, says analyst firm Alphaliner after the the dispute between the two economic superpowers escalated this week.

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