Inside the Strategies That Made China a Shipbuilding Powerhouse

In 2023, more than half of the world’s commercial shipbuilding came from China. WSJ looks at the strategies that led to this growth and where the U.S. stands as maritime competition ramps

Biden plan to rival China on shipbuilding faces a big economic problem

President Biden wants to bring shipbuilding back to the U.S. in economic rivalry with China and to boost domestic steel. Economic reality isn't on his side.

Dwarfed by China in shipbuilding, US looks to build its defense base to fend off war

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. severely lags behind China in shipbuilding capacity, lawmakers and experts have warned, as the Biden administration tries to build up the country's ability to develop and produce

U.S. probe finds China unfairly dominates shipbuilding, paving way for penalties

The probe shows that China’s share of the US$150-billion industry has grown to over 50 per cent from around 5 per cent in 2000

US says China pressed unfair advantages to dominate shipping, shipbuilding

An investigation by the United States trade representative found evidence of wide-ranging plans by China that have helped it dominate the global ocean shipping and shipbuilding industries.

Container lines ‘scramble’ to rent more ships amid Red Sea crisis

Houthi attacks have been a plus for shipping rates. The latest to benefit: Owners of container vessels that can be rented to shipping lines.

Container spot rates rocket even higher as Red Sea crisis drags on

Container lines faced overcapacity and huge losses in 2024. Then the Houthis flipped the market in favor of container lines.

Shipping and geopolitical risk: Don’t forget about Korean Peninsula

Amid the focus on wars in Europe and the Middle East, North Korea’s threat to key exporting and shipbuilding nations grows.

Is the Red Sea effect on container shipping being overblown?

Houthi attacks and Red Sea diversions will not spur inflation or a new supply chain crisis, claims consultancy Drewry.