Congressional scrutiny on China-backed carrier intensifies amid espionage accusations

Congressional subcommittee heads are calling for enhanced scrutiny of China-backed Cosco's vessels operating on US services, following Trump administration officials' public accusations of espionage activities in US ports.

Meanwhile, a South Korean carrier is proceeding with plans to deliver 12 new ships by December 2029 as part of a broader growth strategy.

Forwarders report mixed conditions: while overall port congestion has eased, specific terminal hotspots such as Shanghai continue to experience berthing delays, indicating structural constraints in project cargo operations persist.