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How U.S. Port Fee Changes Are Impacting Auto Transport Shippers

July 28, 2025By Dave Armstrong
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How U.S. Port Fee Changes Are Impacting Auto Transport Shippers

In late June 2025, a major shift in U.S. trade policy quietly sent ripples through the auto transport industry. Shippers and carriers immediately started paying attention. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) rolled back proposed port fees on foreign-built vehicle carrier ships. This policy change c...

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