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(30 articles)U.S. Renews Jones Act Shipping Waiver, Easing Domestic Transport
The United States is progressing toward renewal of the Jones Act shipping waiver, a regulatory mechanism that has historically provided temporary relief from protectionist maritime regulations. This d
EU ETS Shipping Hits 100% in 2026: Audit Your Carrier Surcharges
The European Union's Emissions Trading System (ETS) for shipping will reach 100% compliance coverage in 2026, marking a structural shift in maritime cost accounting and requiring supply chain managers
FMC Cracks Down: $68M in Penalties Against Ocean Carriers
The Federal Maritime Commission has escalated its enforcement campaign against major ocean carriers, imposing over $68 million in combined penalties against MSC, OOCL, and Maersk within a six-month pe
Thorn Run Launches LatAm Practice Led by Ex-FMC Chief
Thorn Run Partners, a Washington-based consulting firm, has formally launched a dedicated Latin America Business Opportunities Practice led by former Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Louis S
IMO Fuel Rules Delay Threatens Global Shipping Transition Plans
The international maritime sector faces mounting operational complexity as the International Maritime Organization delays critical fuel transition regulations while regional authorities implement frag
Nhava Sheva CFS Suspension Disrupts India Port Trade
The suspension of a Container Freight Station (CFS) at Nhava Sheva, India's largest container port, represents a significant regulatory intervention affecting trade operations, employment, and port ca
Maersk Maintains GCC Cargo Curbs Amid Hormuz Reopening
Maersk's decision to maintain cargo restrictions to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries despite a recent diplomatic agreement facilitating Hormuz Strait access demonstrates the persistent complex
Geopolitics, Green Shipping & Digital Tech Transform Global Ports
The global shipping and port sector is undergoing a fundamental restructuring driven by three converging forces: geopolitical instability affecting trade routes and international relations, regulatory
Koch-Backed Group Launches Six-Figure Campaign to Repeal Jones Act
Americans for Prosperity, the advocacy arm of Koch Industries, has initiated a major political push to permanently repeal the Jones Act—a 100-year-old law requiring all cargo between U.S. ports to be
US Approves First Floating LNG Export Terminal Off Louisiana
For the first time in U.S. history, federal regulators have approved construction of a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) production platform in American waters. Delfin Midstream's $5-billion projec
India Pushes Deregulated Freight Rates to Cut Logistics Costs
India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has publicly advocated for deregulated freight rates, signaling strong government backing for removing price controls in the transportation sector. This policy s
FMC Chair Outlines 3 Strategic Initiatives for Ocean Shippers
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the independent agency regulating U.S. ocean shipping, has outlined three core areas where regulatory intervention can stabilize and support the international oc
FMC Chair Outlines Three Strategic Priorities for Ocean Shipping
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), under the leadership of Chair Laura DiBella, is positioning itself to adopt a forward-looking regulatory stance toward ocean shipping rather than a purely reacti
India Reconsiders Cabotage Relaxation for Foreign Vessels
India's Directorate General of Shipping is reassessing its recent decision to relax cabotage rules for foreign-flag vessels operating on domestic coastal routes. This represents a significant policy r
IMO Approves Global Autonomous Shipping Framework
The International Maritime Organization has established a comprehensive global framework governing autonomous shipping operations, marking a pivotal shift toward unmanned or remotely-operated vessel t
Iran Proposes Joint Hormuz Shipping Mechanism With Oman
Iran has proposed a joint shipping mechanism with Oman to govern traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints responsible for approximately 20% of global
UK ETS Maritime Launch: Shipping Braces for July Compliance
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme is set to extend to the maritime sector in July, imposing new compliance and cost-management obligations on shipping companies. Industry consultants Zero44 and CFP Ener
South Korea pursues Arctic container shipping despite profitability hurdles
South Korea is making a strategic push to establish container shipping viability through the Northern Sea Route, with the Korea Maritime Institute completing a comprehensive feasibility study commissi
Ghana Shippers' Authority Delays Container Charge Implementation
The Ghana Shippers' Authority has postponed the implementation of newly revised container charges, signaling potential delays in a cost structure adjustment that would have impacted all container traf
Trump Proposes Nuclear-Powered Ships to Transform Shipping
The Trump administration is pursuing a strategic initiative to introduce nuclear-powered vessels into commercial shipping operations, marking a significant policy shift with potential implications for
Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver 90 Days Amid Iran War Supply Concerns
President Trump has extended the Jones Act waiver for an additional 90 days, continuing a temporary relaxation of U.S. maritime regulations that restrict domestic cargo movement to U.S.-built, U.S.-ow
White House extends Jones Act waiver for 90 days starting May
The White House has announced a 90-day extension of the Jones Act waiver, a significant policy decision that permits non-U.S. flagged vessels to transport cargo between U.S. ports. This waiver, set to
White House Extends Jones Act Waiver 90 Days Starting May
The White House has announced a 90-day extension of the Jones Act waiver, set to begin in May, providing continued regulatory relief for domestic maritime shipping. This waiver allows non-U.S. flagged
India's SCI Bids $360M for New Container Ships Amid Regional Disruption
The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), the nation's sole long-haul container operator, has issued a $360 million tender to procure new containerships as it attempts to recapture market share lost to
Trump Extends US Shipping Waiver 90 Days for Fuel, Fertilizer
The Trump administration has extended a shipping waiver for an additional 90 days, a regulatory measure designed to alleviate supply chain pressures affecting fuel and fertilizer markets in the United
China's Maritime Code Revision Set to Reshape Shipping
China's revised Maritime Code, specifically Article 295 taking effect on 1 May, represents a potentially substantive shift in how maritime liability and jurisdictional matters are handled in the shipp
P66 Uses Foreign Ship for US Oil After Jones Act Waiver
Phillips 66 has obtained a Jones Act waiver to utilize a foreign-flagged vessel for transporting US oil, marking a noteworthy exception to longstanding maritime protectionism rules. The Jones Act, ena
U.S. Ports Face Efficiency Crisis as Arctic Route Threatens Trade Dominance
Federal Maritime Commission Chair Laura DiBella has issued a stark warning about the competitive position of U.S. maritime infrastructure, characterizing American ports as "grossly inefficient" and vu
FMC Port Congestion Forums: What Trucking Industry Needs to Know
The Federal Maritime Commission is convening stakeholder forums focused on port congestion—a structural challenge that has plagued U.S. supply chains for years. These forums represent a regulatory res
Iran Strait Tolls: Loopholes Threaten Global Shipping Routes
Iran has implemented a toll collection strategy for passage through the Strait of Hormuz that relies on regulatory and legal loopholes to extract revenue from transiting vessels. This development repr