{"id":88973,"date":"2025-09-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/09\/17\/us-on-global-crusade-to-wrest-control-of-strategic-ports-from-china\/"},"modified":"2025-09-17T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T00:00:00","slug":"us-on-global-crusade-to-wrest-control-of-strategic-ports-from-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/09\/17\/us-on-global-crusade-to-wrest-control-of-strategic-ports-from-china\/","title":{"rendered":"US on global crusade to wrest control of strategic ports from China"},"content":{"rendered":"

US <\/strong>mulls global port takeover campaign: <\/strong>Washington is reportedly scheming to topple China\u2019s influence over strategic ports amid rising concerns in DC that it would be at a logistical disadvantage if military conflict erupts, Reuters<\/a> reports, citing unnamed sources familiar with the plan. The US government believes its own merchant fleet is not well prepared to provide logistical aid to the US Navy during conflict, as it is overly dependent on foreign-controlled ports, the sources said.<\/p>\n

One tactic the Trump administration is looking into is launching an acquisition blitz for<\/strong> strategic ports controlled by China<\/strong>, using US-backed firms, according to the sources. The sources cited a BlackRock-led consortium\u2019s ongoing efforts<\/a> to take over Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison\u2019s stake in 43 ports across 21 countries \u2014 including Panama\u2019s two prized ports \u2014 as an example. <\/p>\n

The hit list: <\/strong>Beyond CK Hutchison\u2019s port holdings, US officials are now eyeing China-controlled assets in the US West Coast, Greece, Spain, and Jamaica, where Chinese players own assets or have long-term operation concessions. <\/p>\n

REMEMBER- The US is also targeting Chinese shipbuilding. <\/strong>The Trump administration is planning to slam tariffs<\/a> \u2014 comprising docking fees \u2014 on China-built and China-flagged vessels next month<\/a>. The move is poised to trigger a USD 1-3 mn surcharge for shipments on some transatlantic routes, which could force Chinese majors, such as Cosco, to pass on the surcharge onto customers, dampening demand. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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