US targets Chinese shipbuilding dominance with new port fees

The US Trade Representative is proposing port fees of up to $1.5 million per entry for Chinese-built ships, aiming to curb China’s dominance in global shipbuilding. With over 50% of the world’s shipbuilding market now controlled by China—thanks to state subsidies—this move seeks to revitalise the declining US maritime industry. Additional measures would mandate a growing percentage of US exports to be transported on US-built and US-flagged vessels.

For businesses navigating global supply chains, these policies could reshape shipping costs and logistics strategies. Are you ready for the impact?

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