交通运输部发布《对美船舶收取船舶特别港务费实施办法》解读

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that the Ministry of Transport of China has implemented a special port service fee for American vessels in response to the U.S. trade representative's measures against China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries, which is seen as a necessary step to protect China's shipping industry and ensure fair competition in international shipping [2][3]. Group 2 - The background for the implementation of the special port service fee is rooted in the U.S. Office of the Trade Representative's announcement on April 17, 2025, which imposes additional port service fees on vessels owned or operated by Chinese companies starting from October 14, 2025, violating WTO rules and damaging Sino-U.S. maritime trade [2]. - The "Implementation Measures" consist of ten articles detailing the basis for the fee, the scope of collection, standards, responsible parties, payment requirements, information verification, penalties for violations, dynamic adjustments, interpretation departments, and the effective date [3]. - Specific exemptions from the fee include vessels built in China, empty vessels entering Chinese shipyards for repairs, and other vessels recognized for exemption, with clear requirements for vessel operators to report information to maritime management authorities before arriving at Chinese ports [3].