News / USTR fees will lead to 'complete destabilisation' of container shipping alliances

23/04/2025

The USTR fees for China-built shipping threaten a “complete destabilisation” of the ocean alliances, as the carriers with box ships exempt from the penalties attempt to insulate themselves.

According to Nick Evans business development manager at AFS Global, any shipping lines with links to China “will become ...

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