交通运输部：对美船舶收取船舶特别港务费

Core Viewpoint - The announcement by the Ministry of Transport regarding the imposition of special port service fees on U.S. vessels is a direct response to the U.S. Trade Representative's investigation into China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries, which is expected to significantly disrupt Sino-U.S. maritime trade [1][5]. Summary by Sections Announcement Details - Starting from October 14, 2025, special port service fees will be charged for vessels owned or operated by U.S. entities, including those with 25% or more ownership by U.S. entities, U.S.-flagged vessels, and vessels built in the U.S. [1][5] - The fee structure is as follows: - From October 14, 2025, the fee will be 400 RMB per net ton - From April 17, 2026, the fee will increase to 640 RMB per net ton - From April 17, 2027, the fee will further increase to 880 RMB per net ton - From April 17, 2028, the fee will reach 1120 RMB per net ton [2][5][6] Fee Collection Rules - For vessels calling at multiple Chinese ports in a single voyage, the special port service fee will only be collected at the first port of call, with no additional fees for subsequent ports [6] - A single vessel will not incur the special port service fee for more than five voyages within a year [6]