“During the first half of 2025, US seaborne grain shipments increased 9% y/y, driven by stronger maize exports. While an increase in import tariffs led to a 57% y/y drop in volumes to China, the US has been able to find alternative markets for most of its cargoes,” says Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analysis Manager at […] The post BIMCO Shipping Number of the week: US grain shipments jump 9% despite Chinese tariffs appeared first on Container News .