Copenhagen - Sea-Intelligence recently analysed vessel deployment data on the Transpacific and Transatlantic trades, to see if shipping lines are reducing their use of Chinese-built vessels, ahead of new US Trade Representative (USTR) fees set to take effect on October 14th, 2025. The new regulations mean that Chinese-built vessels calling US ports will have to pay a fee. An exception is made for voyages shorter than 2,000nm and vessels smaller than 4,000 TEU. Additionally, COSCO and OOCL, being Chinese carriers, will have to pay a fee, regardless of where their vessels are built . . .