In a customer advisory, COSCO Shipping has announced that it intends to maintain all its commercial services on the Asia-US trade route, despite the heavy economic impact of the new US taxes on Chinese ships.
“According to the announcement released by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on April 17, 2025, the United States will begin assessing port service fees on maritime transport services provided by Chinese operators and shipowners, as well as operators using Chinese-built vessels, effective October 14, 2025” the shipping company states.
“While the port service fees may pose certain operational challenges, COSCO SHIPPING Lines remains confident in our ability to ensure stable and reliable services in the United States. We are committed to maintaining stable capacity deployment and service quality, consistently delivering reliable, secure, and high-quality logistics solutions.”
The company also commits to maintaining competitive rates. “We have always been a trusted partner in facilitating U.S. import and export trade”- the company points out – “Moving forward, we will demonstrate resilience and determination, with a commitment to service excellence and value delivery, as we continue to serve the U.S. market.”
Translation by Giles Foster
