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The U.S.-China trade tensions escalated sharply in October 2025 when the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) formally implemented Section 301 measures targeting China’s maritime and shipbuilding sectors. These restrictive policies have sent ripples across the global shipping industry, yet China’s shipbuilding sector retains compelling advantages for international buyers. I. October 2025 Trade War: Key Measures Reshaping the Shipbuilding Landscape a. U.S. Policy: Section 301-Driven Restrictions On October 14,...

China Dominates Global Shipbuilding Market in H1 2025 Overview of China’s Shipbuilding Industry Performance China’s shipbuilding industry continued to outperform globally in the first half of 2025. According to data from the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI), China led the world in: * Shipbuilding completions* New shipbuilding orders* Shipyard order backlog Despite economic uncertainty and fluctuating global demand, Chinese shipyards maintained strong momentum and global trust. Steady...

Global shipowners face a fragmented market: Trump’s tariffs squeeze supply chains, U.S. port fees target China-built vessels, and Red Sea disruptions amplify rate volatility. Yet beneath these headwinds, a strategic shift is unfolding— China’s shipbuilding dominance and a booming secondhand market offer stability and value. Here’s why global operators are turning eastward. 

The global shipping market is experiencing a familiar turbulence: BDI volatility, sudden cargo surges on key routes like Shanghai-US (“space sold out until June”), and geopolitical policy shifts.

Yet beneath this surface chaos, a clear trend has emerged—international owners are decisively returning to Chinese shipyards** for both newbuilding and premium secondhand vessels.