Chinese shipping giant leverages alliance partnerships and global network to navigate escalating trade restrictions.
Chinese shipping behemoth COSCO is deploying a multi-pronged strategy to counter punitive US port fees that threaten to drain US$1.5 billion annually from its coffers, turning regulatory pressure into an opportunity for strategic network optimization during an era of unprecedented maritime disruption.
The fees, which take effect October 14, represent the latest escalation in US-China trade tensions, targeting Chinese vessel operators with charges starting at $50 per net ton and climbing to US$140 by 2028.
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