How US-China trade war triggers registry realignment

Maersk container ship at the Port of Hong Kong

Singapore’s 24.7% fleet expansion versus Hong Kong’s 12.6% contraction in 2025 exposes how vessel registration has transformed from administrative choice to strategic positioning with shipping companies treating flag selection as insurance against tariff weaponization rather than tax optimization.

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