Chinese shipyards secured 53 per cent of global commercial vessel orders by tonnage in the first eight months of 2025, maintaining their lead despite new US port fees aimed at reducing China's maritime dominance, Reuters reports.
The data, compiled by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) from S&P Global, shows chinese shipbuilders matched their full-year 2023 performance, even after the US Trade Representative launched a maritime probe that led to the fee policy.
The CSIS report suggests shipping firms are not shifting away from China in response to the fees. Orders continue to flow to Chinese yards, which remain central to global fleet expansion.
Brian Hart, a fellow at CSIS's China Power Project and co-author of the report, said the industry appears unfazed. 'Shipping companies are largely moving forward with business as usual,' Mr Hart said. 'So far, it doesn't look like these policies will achieve a significant shift away from China.'
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The data, compiled by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) from S&P Global, shows chinese shipbuilders matched their full-year 2023 performance, even after the US Trade Representative launched a maritime probe that led to the fee policy.
The CSIS report suggests shipping firms are not shifting away from China in response to the fees. Orders continue to flow to Chinese yards, which remain central to global fleet expansion.
Brian Hart, a fellow at CSIS's China Power Project and co-author of the report, said the industry appears unfazed. 'Shipping companies are largely moving forward with business as usual,' Mr Hart said. 'So far, it doesn't look like these policies will achieve a significant shift away from China.'
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