China Extends US Ship Fee Suspension

China has extended its suspension of special port fees on US linked vessels until January 10, 2027. The transport ministry confirmed that a related supply chain probe remains paused.

FILE PHOTO: A cargo ship carrying containers approaches a terminal of the Yantian port in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

China extended its suspension of special port fees on vessels linked to the United States through January 10, 2027. The policy shift provides tariff relief for maritime operators navigating bilateral trade routes. Global shipping firms face lower transit costs as Beijing maintains a temporary pause on punitive maritime levies.