Search for ships currently entered in the London P&I Club by their name or I M O number Search Search for correspondents in our global network by country/area or port/city Search China – Special Port Charges on US Vessels 16 October 2025 Members and Assureds whose vessels are bound for ports in China should note the latest developments concerning implementation of special port charges imposed on US linked vessels. Following the announcement released by US Customs and Border Protection declaring that special port fees would be imposed on vessels owned, operated, or built by Chinese entities, the Chinese Government invoked reciprocal countermeasures including collection of special port charges on US linked vessels taking effect from 14 October 2025. The countermeasures were introduced pursuant to newly revised Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on International Maritime Transport , and an overview can be accessed in Wang Jing & Co’s newsletter available here . As advised by a correspondent, Oasis P&I Services Company Limited, in their Circular available here , the special port charges will apply to the following categories of vessels calling at Chinese ports: 1. Vessels owned by US enterprises, other organisations, or individuals. 2. Vessels operated by US enterprises, other organisations, or individuals. 3. Vessels owned or operated by enterprises or other organisations in which US enterprises, other organisations, or individuals directly or indirectly hold 25% or more of equity (including voting rights or board seats). 4. Vessels flying the flag of the United States. 5. Vessels built in the United States. The special port charges will be levied on a per voyage basis for vessels berthing at Chinese ports and will be implemented in phases:   Charge Date Amount (per net ton*) 14 October 2025 RMB 400 17 April 2026 RMB 640 17 April 17 2027 RMB 880 17 April 2028 RMB 1,120 *A ny fraction of one net ton shall be counted as one net ton Collection