Hapag-Lloyd CEO warns of 'particularly tough' tariffs due to U.S. exposure
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 30 2025
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Source: Reuters
Impact of U.S. Trade Policy: Hapag-Lloyd's CEO, Rolf Habben Jansen, highlighted that the tough trade policies under President Trump significantly affect the company due to its high volume of freight related to the U.S.
Volume Statistics: Approximately 22% of global container freight and 27% of Hapag-Lloyd's cargo volume is linked to the U.S., making them particularly vulnerable to U.S. tariffs.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
