United States

May 27, 2025

Port Congestion Worsening at Key Hubs

Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe, including Bremerhaven, Antwerp and Hamburg. Similar patterns are emerging in Shenzhen, China, as well as Los Angeles and New York (source: Supply Chain Brain).

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April 21, 2025

US Unveils Port Call Fees

The United States will impose fees on Chinese-built ships calling at American ports—regardless of ownership, in a ruling that the global shipping community has been waiting to hear about for months (Splash 247).

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April 10, 2025

US Reverses Course on Proposed Port Fees for Chinese Ships

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday told lawmakers that the fees, which are supposed to help jumpstart a revival of U.S. shipbuilding, prompted overwhelming opposition from across the shipping industry (Freight Waves).

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March 13, 2025

USTR Invites Public Comments on Section 301 Actions

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is inviting comments from the public on proposed Section 301 actions that pertain to ocean shipping vessels. USTR proposes to impose certain fees and restrictions on international maritime transport services related…

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