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View all newsWebinar Recap: Navigating U.S. Section 301 “China-Linked” Port Fees
ShorelineHudson’s live broadcast on October 31st — “Navigating U.S. Section 301 ‘China-Linked’ Port Fees” — took place when media reports surfaced suggesting a potential one-year suspension of the newly introduced U.S. port-fee regime.During the session, Captain Thomas Brown and Andrew Baskin, ShorelineHudson’s Global Policy Advisor, explored the origins, scope, and operational implications of the Section 301 fees while emphasizing that, despite press speculation, no formal U.S. Government notice confirming a suspension has yet been issued.
Webinar | Navigating U.S. Section 301 “China-Linked” Port Fees — Friday 31st October 2025
A practical one-hour briefing to help shipowners, managers, and brokers understand the new fee regime and prepare for U.S. port calls. Please register by following this link to the news article. Registration is required.
China Imposes Reciprocal Port Fees on U.S.-Linked Vessels — What U.S. Shipowners Need to Know
In a direct response to the United States’ Section 301 Port Fee measures targeting Chinese-linked maritime interests, China has announced the imposition of Special Port Service Fees on vessels deemed to be “linked to the United States.” The fees, introduced by China’s Ministry of Transport on 10 October, took effect on 14 October 2025.
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Insights & Circulars
Changes in policy regarding the processing of “urgent” COFR applications
This notice is to advise COFR applicants of changes in policy regarding the processing of “urgent” COFR applications. Effective March 30, 2026, the Vessel Certification Division (Cv) will no longer expedite “urgent" COFR applications at your request. "Urgent" means applications received within the 96-hour arrival notice.
CIRCULAR – ShorelineHudson launches USTR Service Fee Payment and Clearing Service
To help clients navigate this high-stakes and fast-moving regulatory environment, we are now offering dedicated clearinghouse support service for USTR fees.
Client Update – USTR Port Fees Take Effect – What Happens Next?
Next week, the U.S. begins enforcing port fees on Chinese-built, flagged, or operated vessels under new Section 301 tariff measures.
Changes in policy regarding the processing of “urgent” COFR applications
This notice is to advise COFR applicants of changes in policy regarding the processing of “urgent” COFR applications. Effective March 30, 2026, the Vessel Certification Division (Cv) will no longer expedite “urgent" COFR applications at your request. "Urgent" means applications received within the 96-hour arrival notice.
CIRCULAR – ShorelineHudson launches USTR Service Fee Payment and Clearing Service
To help clients navigate this high-stakes and fast-moving regulatory environment, we are now offering dedicated clearinghouse support service for USTR fees.
Client Update – USTR Port Fees Take Effect – What Happens Next?
Next week, the U.S. begins enforcing port fees on Chinese-built, flagged, or operated vessels under new Section 301 tariff measures.
