Container-lines operating on U.S.-inbound routes saw an aggregate 14% surge in handling in February, in part due to the lunar new year timing. A strong economy may continue to buoy traffic despite the recent metals duties implemented by the Trump administration and tariffs planned for other Chinese exports. Orient Overseas has warned, however, that an extension of tariffs particularly against China could trim volumes. Orient’s concerns are understandable given its 35% volume growth in February – just ahead of its integration with COSCO Shipping, and the fastest among the top 10 shippers ...