Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shares up as US eases proposed port fees on China-built vessels

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shares up as US eases proposed port fees on China-built vessels

Analysts said that the effects of a global trade slowdown could still dampen the company's growth. Read more at straitstimes.com.

US revises port fees for China-built ships amid industry concerns

The US government has announced a revision of port fees applicable to vessels built in China, following opposition from the industry.The post US revises port fees for China-built ships amid industry concerns appeared first on Ship Technology.

Tropical Shipping hails ‘huge victory’ as U.S. backs off on increased container fees

See below the full release from Tropical Shipping:  Riviera Beach, Florida – President Trump’s executive order aimed at revitalizing the U.S.  shipbuilding industry grandfathered American-owned carriers like Tropical Shipping that  currently rely on Chinese-built vessels. The United States Trade Representative (USTR)-proposed surcharges that would have cost Tropical Shipping customers an additional $3,000  per 40-foot container load, will not go…

USMEF’s Reaction to Changes in USTR Port Service Fee Plan - Oklahoma Farm Report

On Thursday, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published revisions to proposed port service fees designed to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry. The changes came in response to industry feedback, including comments from the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). The changes to the proposed fees are outlined in this USTR press release and fact sheet. From

Jaguar Freight | The Weekly Roar – Container bookings down, reconsidering fees on Chinese-built ships, the slowdown in air cargo, disruptions at major US ports, and congestion in Europe. | European American Chamber of Commerce New York [EACCNY] | Your Par

There is now data to support what has been feared. The impact of tariffs includes a dramatic drop of 64% in US ocean container bookings from March to April 2025. This is after a temporary spike, as importers rushed to ship goods ahead of the tariffs. But as soon as the tariffs went into effect, bookings collapsed as businesses faced higher costs and uncertainty. And while some tariffs were suspended, havoc had already descended on supply chains.…

Beijing vents fury at US port fees

Shipping spent the weekend digesting the news from the US where watered down plans to charge China-linked ships extra for American port calls have created considerable outrage in Beijing and Hong Kong, while causing consternation for members of the Ocean Alliance, one of the big groupings in container shipping.  The 42-page document released by the US Trade Representative (USTR) has been pored over by world shipping and has attracted criticism f…