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Container Bookings Surge 277% Amid Tariff Pause

5/15/2025

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Container bookings from China to the U.S. skyrocketed by 277% after a 90-day tariff pause, with the seven-day average jumping from 5,709 to 21,530 TEUs. Shipping giants like Maersk are experiencing a surge in demand for trans-Pacific services, hinting at an earlier-than-expected peak shipping season.

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Container bookings from China to the U.S. skyrocketed by 277% after a 90-day tariff pause, with the seven-day average jumping from 5,709 to 21,530 TEUs. Shipping giants like Maersk are experiencing a surge in demand for trans-Pacific services, hinting at an earlier-than-expected peak shipping season.