European carrier cuts jobs and closes cargo centre

US importers are hesitant to ship from Asia without knowing what new US tariffs will hit them once they clear their goods.

The LNG vessels will be constructed at Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard in China.

The EU, Canada, Mexico and others are included, though steel, aluminium and auto tariffs remain unchanged.

Tariff uncertainty will lead to retailers relying on existing built-up inventories before they stock up again.

The two small harbours in the Western Cape have over the years fallen into a state of disrepair.