President Trump’s latest tariff actions are expected to spark an early peak season in transpacific trade, as shippers accelerate shipments from Asia to the U.S. ahead of the new tariffs taking full effect. This rush is driving up booking volumes and prompting carriers to introduce peak season surcharges.
Ocean carriers such as MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, and CMA CGM have announced peak season surcharges on transatlantic shipments bound for North America.