Last week the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) presented the new port fees that will be applied to Chinese ships or operated by Chinese operators or managed by other operators with orders in Chinese shipyards that will call at US ports and that have been defined with the aim of countering competition from China in the shipbuilding ( of 18 April 2025). Measures with respect to which yesterday China COSCO Shipping Corporation, which is the leading maritime group, port and logistics of China, expressed its firm opposition. "These measures - underlined the Chinese group in a note - not only distort fair competition and hinder the normal functioning of the global maritime sector, but they also threaten stable and sustainable development. Ultimately These actions risk compromising security, resilience and and the smooth functioning of industries and supply chains global".

"As global supplier managers of maritime transport and logistics services - continues the note - we consistently uphold the principles of integrity, transparency and compliance in international competition sector. We remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting trade and to provide commercial shipping and logistics solutions reliable and high quality to our customers all over the world. world. Looking to the future, we will continue to protect the interests of the of our customers while offering a comprehensive range of reliable services. We invite all customers to stay informed on specific service offerings and protective measures provided by our subsidiaries in the various business segments".