When new fees from the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) targeting Chinese dominance in the maritime sector take effect on 14 October, about 35% of ships in the combined bulk, crude tanker, product tanker, and container fleet could face additional port charges when calling at U.S. ports. “These ships represent 44% of total fleet capacity, yet […] The post BIMCO: USTR fees to hit 35% of fleet, no rate hikes expected appeared first on Container News .