Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Trade Representative's office announced measures against China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries, which will impose additional port service fees on Chinese-owned or operated vessels starting October 14, 2025, significantly impacting U.S.-China maritime trade [1] Group 1: Fee Structure - Starting from October 14, 2025, vessels docking at Chinese ports will incur a special port service fee of 400 RMB per net ton [1] - The fee will increase to 640 RMB per net ton from April 17, 2026, 880 RMB from April 17, 2027, and 1120 RMB from April 17, 2028 [1] - For vessels docking at multiple Chinese ports in a single voyage, the fee will only be charged at the first port, with a maximum of five voyages per year for the same vessel [2] Group 2: Regulatory Framework - The Ministry of Transport will formulate specific implementation measures regarding the collection of the special port service fees [2]
交通运输部：自10月14日起，对美船舶收取船舶特别港务费
Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-10-10 07:18