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US fees on China-based ships to cause unintended consequences – analysts

The US Trade Representative’s (USTR) proposal to charge up to $1.5 million to Chinese-owned ships entering US ports could cause severe congestion and delays to supply chains, according to shipping analysts. Peter Sand, chief analyst at ocean and freight rate analytics firm Xeneta, said ocean container carriers will take action to avoid the fees, such …

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U.S. metal trade dynamics: Tariffs, imports, price surge and its impact on shipping

The share of US imports in the global aluminium trade has been declining gradually over the past few years, while the country’s share in the global imports of iron and steel has been increasing. For any significant decline in US imports, the country will need to expand production capacity which will entail significant capex and …

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US port fees on China vessels would affect all shipping firms, CMA CGM says x

U.S. proposals to hit Chinese vessels with high port fees would have a major impact on all firms in a container shipping industry in which most vessels are built in China, French-based shipping firm CMA CGM said. The U.S. Trade Representative’s office has proposed charging up to $1.5 million for Chinese-built vessels entering U.S. ports …

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The freight tender tightrope: Xeneta data reveals carrier and shipper negotiation tactics during Red Sea uncertainty

Xeneta has carried out analysis on new long term contracts entering validity in 2025 and the data reveals a fascinating dynamic in the negotiations between sellers and buyers of ocean freight due to the ongoing uncertainty in the Red Sea. The negotiation conundrum Ceasefire in the Middle East has raised hopes of a largescale return …

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