Starting in October, the US plans to introduce drastic port fees on Chinese vessels and shipping companies. Chinese containers and other components could also soon be charged. US President Trump hopes to stimulate American shipbuilding. But there are doubts whether this can be achieved.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The port of Guangzhou, South China's largest shipping hub, opened a direct route to the Peruvian mega port of Chancay on Tuesday.
By Katrin Klein
Meituan's fourth-generation drones can carry up to 2.5 kilograms and deliver within a three-kilometer radius within 15 minutes. The company has now received approval for nationwide logistics operations.
By Emily Kossak
Hong Kong's richest man, Li Ka-shing, defies the imposed patriotism of the Chinese central government. Despite Beijing's criticism, he plans to sell two ports on the Panama Canal to US investors. He even accepts legal trouble for his business empire.
By Marcel Grzanna
Outrageous port fees for Chinese container ships sound like Donald Trump. However, the United States has actually been considering introducing them for a year now. One thing is clear: The fees would change the global trade flow, and consumers would bear the rising costs.
By Christian Domke Seidel
US President Donald Trump has closed several entry points for Chinese investments in the United States. Digital technologies, dual-use goods, raw materials and critical infrastructure in America are to be hermetically sealed off from Chinese capital. This is likely to have significant consequences for the EU.
By Marcel Grzanna
European companies hope to diversify their supply chains in South East Asia. But even there, they increasingly have to cooperate with China.
By Leonardo Pape
Chinese electric car manufacturers could flood Europe with their vehicles. However, a shortage of cargo ships is now causing an unexpected bottleneck.
By Marcel Grzanna
Following the attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea, Chinese shipping company Cosco has now also temporarily suspended its passage through the strait. Cosco thus follows other major international shipping companies.
By Christiane Kuehl
The acquisition of a stake in the Hamburg container terminal Tollerort by the Chinese Cosco Group has not yet been sealed, even after the decision deadline has expired. Talks about details are still ongoing behind closed doors.
By Christiane Kuehl
