Securing Maritime Data from Communist China Act of 2023

This bill prohibits U.S. defense contracts and critical infrastructure operations (including ports) from using or sharing data with Chinese logistics platforms like LOGINK, a public Chinese transportation network. Starting two years after enactment, the Department of Defense cannot contract with entities using these platforms, and U.S. port operators must stop using or sharing data with them. The President must negotiate with U.S. allies (like Japan, Australia, and NATO members) to get them to ban similar platforms and counter China’s global influence on logistics standards. A report to Congress within one year will assess implementation efforts and potential impacts on military and commercial operations.