US Considering Major Port Fees for Chinese-Built Ships

The U.S. is moving to impose hefty new port fees on Chinese ships and Chinese-built vessels, a move that could reshape global shipping. Under the proposal from the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Chinese-owned ships would be charged up to $1 million per port call, while Chinese-built vessels could face fees as high as $1.5 million.

The proposed fees also target companies with Chinese shipbuilding orders. Operators with at least 50% of their new vessel orders in China could be charged an additional $1 million per U.S. port call. The measures are part of a broad…