Veson Nautical: US Port Fees May Disrupt Dry Bulk Trade and Vessel Availability

Chinese shipbuilding industry under attack - Turbulence in the global supply chain

Veson Nautical: US Port Fees May Disrupt Dry Bulk Trade and Vessel Availability

Recent discussions on tariffs have largely overlooked the potential implementation of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)’s port fees on Chinese-built vessels. This fee, which could reach up to $3.5 million per port call…

News in Brief Podcast | Week 17 | China-ship fees, supply and demand  - The Loadstar

In this episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps last week’s supply chain news, including the updated proposal for USTR fees on China-built ships calling at US ports, and what it will mean for the alliances.  The Loadstar’s managing editor, Gavin van Marle, then reveals a possible winner in the USTR proposal, and chats to Ms Goldstone about supply, demand, and rates in the ocean ... The p…