Hong Kong’s once-thriving freight forwarding sector is experiencing significant disruptions, as tensions between the United States and China escalate into an intense trade war. This week alone, approximately 41 percent of scheduled container capacity from Hong Kong to the west coast of North America has been abruptly canceled, reflecting the profound challenges now facing one of Asia’s most critical logistics hubs. Historically, Hong Kong has acted as a pivotal intermediary point for re-exporting goods between China and the U.