受权发布 | 国务院关于修改《中华人民共和国国际海运条例》的决定

Core Points - The State Council has decided to amend the "Regulations on International Maritime Transport of the People's Republic of China" to enhance the regulation of international shipping and related auxiliary activities [1][4][30] Group 1: Amendments to Regulations - The definition of auxiliary activities related to international maritime transport has been expanded to include services such as international ship agency, management, cargo handling, warehousing, container stations, and shipping transaction platform services [1][4] - New requirements have been introduced for operators of international shipping transaction platforms to report their operational information to the Ministry of Transport [1][18] - Penalties have been established for non-compliance with reporting requirements, including fines ranging from 20,000 to 100,000 yuan and potential suspension of operations for serious violations [1][26] Group 2: Enforcement and Compliance - The Ministry of Transport and local authorities are tasked with supervising and managing international maritime transport activities, ensuring compliance with the new regulations [6][19] - The regulations stipulate that foreign operators must adhere to the same rules and cannot engage in shipping activities between Chinese ports without proper authorization [24][29] - The government reserves the right to take countermeasures against countries or regions that impose discriminatory measures against Chinese maritime operators, including special fees and restrictions on port access [2][30]