🔥 New U.S. Fees Hit Car-Carrying Ships — $300 Per Car Price Hike Ahead?
🚗America just taxed foreign car ships — here’s what it means for you.
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🔥Greetings, Maritime Mavericks!
The U.S. just launched a major change in shipping policy — not with warships, but with car carriers called ro-ro ships. These ships move thousands of vehicles around the world and are often called floating garages.
Starting in October 2025, the U.S. will charge high new fees on all foreign-built ro-ro ships — not just those from China.
And guess what? That extra cost might be added to the price of your next car.
🚗 1. What Are Ro-Ros?
💸 2. How Much Are the New Fees?
🛠️ 3. Can the U.S. Build These Ships?
⚖️ 4. Why Is the U.S. Doing This?
⚙️ 5. Are There Any Exceptions?
🏅 6. What Does Maritime Analytica Think?
🚢 7. Conclusion: A Risky Roll-On
Let’s break it down 👇
🚗 1. What Are Ro-Ros?
Ro-ro means roll-on/roll-off — cars roll on at one port and off at another
They carry 6,000 to 9,000 vehicles
Most are built in Japan, South Korea, and China
They move cars, buses, tractors, and even military vehicles
🔹 Trump’s new rule: All foreign-built ro-ro ships must pay these new fees — even if they’re exporting U.S.-made vehicles like Ford or GM.
💸 2. How Much Are the New Fees?
Up to $150 per car unit (CEU)