The U.S. is moving to impose hefty new port fees on Chinese ships and Chinese-built vessels, a move that could reshape global shipping. Under the proposal from the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Chinese-owned ships would be charged up to $1 million per port call, while Chinese-built vessels could face fees as high as $1.5 million.
The proposed fees also target companies with Chinese shipbuilding orders. Operators with at least 50% of their new vessel orders in China could be charged an additional $1 million per U.S. port call. The measures are part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to curb China’s dominance in the maritime sector, which now accounts for over 50% of global shipbuilding.
Analysts warn that the plan could disrupt supply chains and drive up shipping costs.
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