USTR Section 301 Action: No Surcharge, No Service Changes

As a follow-up to our last communication regarding the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) Section 301 action, we would like to provide you with the latest update.

Effective October 14, 2025, the U.S. government will begin phasing in new service fees on maritime transport services of Chinese-owned and Chinese-built vessels calling U.S. ports. These fees will be introduced gradually over the next three years.

What This Means for You
We are committed to transparency and minimizing disruption to your supply chain. We want to reassure you that:

• No surcharge will be applied. We have no intention to introduce any surcharge in connection with this rule.
• Your services remain unchanged. We do not anticipate adjustments to our U.S. port rotations or your existing service plans.

We continue to monitor the regulatory landscape closely and will keep you informed of any changes.

Thank you for your continued trust. If you have any questions or need support with planning ahead, please contact your Maersk representative. We are here to help.