U.S. Tariffs: BLG Group Planning for 15% Less Port Traffic

March 27, 2025

BLG Group, a logistics provider managing one of the world's busiest autos terminals at Germany's Bremerhaven port, said on Wednesday it is calculating scenarios for 15% less traffic as a result of the 25% tariffs expected on U.S. auto imports from April 3.

Around 30% of its export and import of cars is to and from the United States, BLG Group Chairman Matthias Magnor said.

BLG Group is calculating scenarios for
BLG Group is calculating scenarios for 15% less traffic as a result of the 25% tariffs expected on U.S. auto imports from April 3. Credit: Adobe Stock/Annabell Gsödl

"Protectionist trade barriers have a direct impact on demand and thus influence exports, imports, and ultimately the prosperity of both economies," he added.

(Reuters)

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