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Transport & Logistics

Hong Kong won’t impose special port fees despite US-China spat

Singapore voted in favour of the carbon price in April’s vote at the IMO.
Global Enterprise

UN shipping agency delays decision on carbon price for one year amid splits

FILE PHOTO: Shipping containers are seen at the port of Oakland, as trade tensions continued over U.S. tariffs with China, in Oakland, California, U.S., May 12, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo/File Photo
International

US, China roll out tit-for-tat port fees, threatening more turmoil at sea

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 26: An American flag flies in front of shipping containers and cranes at the Port of Los Angeles on September 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. President Trump yesterday announced a slew of new tariffs on pharmaceutical products, heavy trucks, kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture which go into effect on October 1. Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Transport & Logistics

Market sees higher ship refinancing amid conflicts between US and China

The plan would charge ships for emissions exceeding a certain threshold, with proceeds used to reward low-emission vessels and support countries vulnerable to climate change.
ESG

China, EU stand firm on shipping emission deal despite US threats

South Korean shipbuilders have offered Washington sweeteners to help the US revive its shipbuilding sector.
Global Enterprise

China threatens more retaliation after sanctioning Hanwha's US entities

Analysts expect China-owned container carrier Cosco to be the most affected, shouldering nearly half of that segment’s expected US$3.2 billion cost from those fees in 2026.
Global Enterprise

US, China to roll out tit-for-tat port fees, threatening more turmoil at sea

According to the USTR, the port fee will be charged for each visit to the United States, a maximum of five times per ship per year.
International

In bid to save shipyards, US set to charge fees on Chinese ships

The Asia market was quiet in the week due to holidays in China and South Korea.
International

Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights

The Chinese fees on US vessels could hurt the US less than the US fees to be heaped on the legion of Chinese ships.
Global Enterprise

China hits back at US ships with additional port fees

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