New 'anti-China' port fees come into effect in the US from October

Starting from October 2025, new port fees will be implemented in the United States aimed at regulating cargo shipments from China. The new tariffs particularly affect the operations of the two largest container operators — COSCO and OOCL.

A supplementary fee of 1.5 billion dollars has been set for COSCO at US ports, while OOCL will have to pay about half of that amount. These measures are a response to the increasing volume of cargo arriving from China, which is creating strain and congestion in American ports.

In response, Chinese operators are beginning to reassess their shipping conditions in Japan. This is due to Japan being an important logistics hub and could serve as a point for choosing new delivery routes to US ports.

The introduction of new fees reflects the growing trade confrontation and the US's desire to stimulate the redistribution of cargo flows and enhance the efficiency of port infrastructure. Additionally, these measures may serve as an incentive for diversifying logistics chains and seeking alternative import routes.