Auto Carrier Sees Worst-Case $70 Million Hit From US Port Fees

US port fees to deal unexpected blow to car shippers

TOKYO/WASHINGTON -- A new fee schedule planned for foreign-made carriers docking at U.S. ports is poised to create a new trade barrier that dents auto

Auto Carrier Sees Worst-Case $70 Million Hit From US Port Fees

Hoegh Autoliners ASA, an Oslo-based car carrier, said that a plan to impose fees on foreign ships calling at US ports could cost the company as much as $70 million.

Vehicle Carriers Seek Relief from USTR Port Fees

Operators of hulking car carriers are seeking relief from the U.S. Trade Representative's surprise plan to levy port fees on all foreign-built ships in that segment, including 20 vessels that guarantee transport for the U.S. military during a war or national emergency…