交通运输部发布《关于对美船舶收取船舶特别港务费的公告》

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Transport of China announced a special port service fee for U.S. vessels starting from October 14, 2025, which will impact U.S. companies and organizations owning or operating ships, as well as those with significant U.S. ownership stakes [1][2]. Group 1: Special Port Service Fee Implementation - The special port service fee will be charged based on net tonnage, starting at 400 RMB per net ton for vessels docking at Chinese ports from October 14, 2025, and increasing to 1120 RMB per net ton by April 17, 2028 [2]. - The fee structure is phased, with subsequent increases scheduled for April 17, 2026 (640 RMB), April 17, 2027 (880 RMB), and April 17, 2028 (1120 RMB) [2]. - Only the first port of call in a single voyage will incur the special port service fee, with a maximum of five voyages per year for the same vessel [3]. Group 2: Regulatory Context - The announcement follows the U.S. Trade Representative's decision to impose additional port service fees on Chinese vessels and shipping companies, which is viewed as a violation of international trade principles and agreements between China and the U.S. [2]. - The implementation of the special port service fee is based on the "Regulations on International Maritime Transport of the People's Republic of China" and other relevant laws and international legal principles [2].