Interview: Tariff wars threaten maritime trade, says Eurogate president

WILHELMSHAVEN, Germany, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- Protectionist policies are putting global trade at risk and straining the maritime shipping industry, warned the president of Eurogate Group, a German container terminal operator.

In a recent interview with Xinhua, Eurogate President Michael Blach said mounting geopolitical tensions and unpredictable trade policies are compounding long-standing pressures on the maritime shipping sector, including the transition to cleaner energy and stricter environmental regulations.