When the U.S. announced new reciprocal tariffs on Chinese-built ships, it wasn’t just a headline—it was a signal. The rules of global shipping are changing, and not gradually.
Suddenly, the usual playbook—annual negotiations, stable lanes, predictable pricing—feels outdated. Markets aren’t just volatile. They’re splintered.
We’re now in an era where:
This isn’t a blip. It’s the new baseline. And it's not price pressure that's killing predictability—it's policy.
You might feel it already:
The result? Hidden costs. Murky comparisons. Zero control over your total landed cost.
Forward-thinking BCOs are moving fast to rebuild their freight strategy around clarity and control. That means:
You can’t react fast if you don’t know what’s changed. That’s where platforms like Ship Angel come in:
Rates will rise and fall. Tariffs may fade—or not. But the bigger shift is here to stay: fractured freight environments where agility wins.
The smartest teams aren’t looking for stability. They’re building systems that thrive in uncertainty.
Ship Angel is a cutting-edge rate management platform for direct shippers, offering innovative solutions in rate management, amendment guard, invoice auditing, and sustainability reporting. Powered by AI, Ship Angel helps shippers manage rates efficiently, ensure contract accuracy, and optimize cost savings. With a commitment to transparency, Ship Angel works across industries to help companies avoid costly disruptions and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving global trade environment.