Core Points - The regulation aims to standardize international maritime transport activities, protect fair competition, and maintain order in the international maritime transport market [1] - The regulation applies to international maritime transport operations entering and exiting ports in the People's Republic of China, as well as related auxiliary activities [1] Group 1: Operators of International Maritime Transport and Auxiliary Services - Operators of international passenger ships and international bulk liquid hazardous goods transport must meet specific conditions, including having corporate legal status and appropriate vessels [2][3] - Operators must apply to the Ministry of Transport and provide relevant materials to obtain the International Ship Transport Operating License [3] - Operators of international container ships and general cargo ships must also register with local transport authorities within 15 days of starting operations [3][7] Group 2: Business Activities and Pricing - International shipping operators must obtain qualifications for international liner transport and cannot engage in such activities without proper licensing [8][9] - Pricing for international shipping services must be filed with the Ministry of Transport, with specific rules for public and negotiated rates [12][13] - Operators must adhere to the filed pricing and cannot engage in unfair competitive practices [16] Group 3: Foreign Investment and Special Provisions - Foreign investment in international maritime transport and related auxiliary services in China is subject to specific regulations [19][24] - Foreign operators are prohibited from conducting certain transport activities without approval from the Ministry of Transport [27][28] Group 4: Investigation and Legal Responsibilities - The Ministry of Transport can investigate activities that may harm fair competition, including agreements among operators that exceed certain market share thresholds [20][26] - Violations of the regulations can result in penalties, including fines and revocation of operating licenses [23][24]

新华社北京9月29日电 国务院关于修改《中华人民共和国国际海运条例》的决定 国务院决定对《中华人民共和国国际海运条例》作如下修改： 一、 将第二条第二款修改为："前款所称与国际海上运输相关的辅助性经营活动，包括国际船舶代 理、国际船舶管理、国际海运货物装卸、国际海运货物仓储、国际海运集装箱站和堆场、国际航运交易 平台服务等业务。" 二、 增加一条，作为第二十二条："国际航运交易平台经营者应当向国务院交通运输主管部门报送 经营者名称、注册地、联系方式、平台服务协议、航运交易规则等信息，具体办法由国务院交通运输主 管部门制定。" 三、 增加一条，作为第三十九条："国际航运交易平台经营者未按照规定报送相关信息的，由国务 院交通运输主管部门或者其授权的地方人民政府交通运输主管部门责令限期补报；逾期不补报的，处2 万元以上10万元以下的罚款；情节严重的，责令停止开展相关业务。" 四、 将第四十六条改为第四十八条，修改为："与中华人民共和国缔结或者共同参加国际海运相关 条约、协定的国家或者地区，违反条约、协定的规定，使中华人民共和国根据该条约、协定享有的利益 丧失或者受损，或者阻碍条约、协定目标实现的，中华人民共和国政府 ...