BLG Logistics in Bremerhaven, a major German shipping hub, is facing challenges due to new US tariffs on car imports, which could significantly reduce the number of vehicles exported to the US annually.

While Supervisor Lisa Seegelcken remains cautiously optimistic, CEO Matthias Magnor predicts a 50% drop in car exports, leading to lower sales, profits, and potential job losses.

Additional penalties on ships linked to China could further disrupt trade routes, forcing reliance on US ships, which are insufficient in number.

Import businesses like Auto Kalkofen, which adapts US vehicles for European standards, are also affected by rising costs due to tariffs, potentially impacting consumers.

The port is exploring diversification into other sectors, such as renewable energy, to reduce dependence on US trade.

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