China-built vessels on US routes fall as port fee deadline looms
- There has been a steady decline in Chinese vessels on transatlantic and Asia-US trades
- Freight forwarders and cargo owners could be left hanging as carriers adjust routes and fleets to circumvent US port fees
- Unless Cosco absorbs costs to protect its market share, its US sailings are likely to decline
It remains unclear how Chinese shipping lines will react as the deadline draws closer
