The following release was published by Maersk:
As a follow-up to our last communication regarding the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) Section 301 action, we would like to provide you with the latest update.
Effective October 14, 2025, the U.S. government will begin phasing in new service fees on maritime transport services of Chinese-owned and Chinese-built vessels calling U.S. ports. These fees will be introduced gradually over the next three years.
What This Means for You We are committed to transparency and minimizing disruption to your supply chain. We want to reassure you that:
- No surcharge will be applied. We have no intention to introduce any surcharge in connection with this rule.
- Your services remain unchanged. We do not anticipate adjustments to our U.S. port rotations or your existing service plans.
Source: Maersk