Announcement
10 Oct 2025
In October 2025, the Chinese government announced the implementation of special port fees on vessels associated with the United States of America.
Source
Number of interventions
1
1 certainly harmful
0 likely harmful
0 liberalising
Implementation date
09 Nov 2026
Revocation date:
No revocation date
Announced: 10 Nov 2025
China: Government temporarily suspends special port fees on vessels linked to the US (November 2025)
Clarification: 20 May 2026
China: Chinese commitments under a trade and economic agreement with the US (October 2025)
Announced: 14 Oct 2025
China: Government announces "countermeasures" against five US subsidiaries of Hanwha Ocean Corporation
Suspended: 10 Nov 2025
China: Launch of investigation into impact of US Section 301 measures on Chinese shipping and shipbuilding sectors
Announced: 28 Sep 2025
China: Amendments to Regulations on International Maritime Transport introduce option for countermeasures against countries or regions
Suspended: 09 Nov 2025
United States of America: Additional fees imposed on all vessels following Section 301 investigation into China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors
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