In recent months, the US USTR has introduced a new service fee system for ships with ties to China calling at US ports, with a potentially significant impact on time charters and the allocation of costs between shipowners and charterers.

To reduce contractual uncertainty and disputes, BIMCO has published the “USTR Clause for Time Charter Parties 2025”, which regulates declarations on ship characteristics, tariff allocation and remedies in the event of non-payment.

In the article published on Assagenti News, Pietro Sanna provides a clear and highly practical analysis of the subject.

The contribution is available at the following link