Beijing is set to levy steep port service fees on United States (U.S.)-owned, -operated and -built vessels as well as American shipowners, following Washington’s measures targeting China’s maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors.

As disclosed by the Chinese Ministry of Transport, starting from October 14, 2025 , additional port fees will be imposed in accordance with the East Asian nation’s “ Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on International Maritime Transport” and other laws, regulations, and basic principles of international law.