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Starting Oct. 14, 2025, U.S. port fees target Chinese-owned or built ships, affecting up to 35% of vessels, with major carriers rerouting to avoid costs.
Starting October 14, 2025, U.S. port fees will target ships owned, operated, or built by Chinese entities, potentially affecting up to 35% of vessels calling U.S. ports, with bulk carriers most impacted.
Fees, capped at five times per year, range from $23 to $80 per net tonnage, with Chinese carriers like COSCO facing up to $1.53 billion in annual charges.
Non-Chinese operators of Chinese-built ships also face fees, though exemptions apply for U.S.-based operators and certain vessel types.
Major carriers are rerouting ships to avoid costs, and Beijing has threatened retaliation.
Despite concerns, freight rates are not expected to rise significantly, as U.S. demand represents a small share of global shipping and most affected ships are likely to exit U.S. trades.
A partir del 14 de octubre de 2025, las tarifas portuarias estadounidenses se dirigen a los buques de propiedad o construidos en China, afectando hasta el 35% de los buques, y los principales transportistas cambian de ruta para evitar costos.