
Vessel Queues at Chinese Ports Hit Year-High Amid U.S.–China Fee Dispute
Vessel waiting times at Chinese ports have hit their longest in 2025, rising over 17 % amid a maritime fee dispute between the U.S. and China.

Vessel waiting times at Chinese ports have hit their longest in 2025, rising over 17 % amid a maritime fee dispute between the U.S. and China.

The U.S. Trade Representative has strongly criticised China’s decision to sanction U.S. subsidiaries of Hanwha Ocean, framing it as economic coercion and a challenge to the global trade order.

Pacific Basin Shipping will move its strategic headquarters to Singapore to mitigate U.S.–China port fee exposure and reflag part of its fleet.
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