China’s New Port Charges Could Impact Cruise Lines

Early on the morning of April 2, 2017, AIDAbella was the first ship of the AIDA fleet to sail past Shanghai's famous skylineA new port charge imposed by the Chinese government is threatening the operation of U.S.-owned cruise ships in the country, according to local media reports.

Introduced earlier this month, the policy requires ships linked to the United States to pay a special port fee effective immediately.

According to China Economic Review, vessels have to pay 400 yuan (approximately $55) per net ton, an amount that is set to increase annually until reaching 1,120 yuan (over $155) per net ton.

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