Spain could be liable for millions of dollars in penalties if the Federal Maritime Commission finds it has been turning away U.S. container ships. Separately, news accounts say a Danish-flagged vessel was denied entry because it was carrying military weapons to Israel.
Trucks are featured heavily in projects reaping $653 million worth of port infrastructure grants announced Friday by the Biden administration.
DOT and MarAd are moving on a new database aimed at preventing vessel collisions.
Three laid-up Mission tankers were enlisted to help get a man on the moon.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding the Port of Long Beach a $30.1 million grant to replace diesel yard tractors with zero-emissions cargo-handling equipment.
Last week saw a number of updates on port infrastructure funding and terminal project statuses.
DOT should consider trucking and other supply chain costs in its push to expand off-site and inland container facilities, transportation executives caution.
Government watchdogs have found that maritime regulators are unable to effectively track how shipments of military supplies and food aid are transported overseas.
The Jacksonville harbor deepening project “demonstrates Florida’s unwavering commitment to strengthen and grow supply chains.”
Ann Phillips will take over at the U.S. Maritime Administration as the agency receives a fresh boost of funding for port infrastructure.
The U.S. Maritime Administration issued a final environmental impact statement for the Pier B on-dock rail facility at Long Beach and approved the project.
Biden’s 2023 budget request increases funding to deal with freight bottlenecks and issue new regulations.
The Biden administration announces $450 million in port-expansion grants.
DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg touted holiday season wins at the ports of LA and Long Beach while addressing shipping-sector prices.
Twenty-five port projects in 19 states are receiving U.S. Maritime Administration grants aimed at bolstering port infrastructure.
Lawmakers have introduced bills that would tap into unspent COVID-19 relief funds to help compensate vessel owners looking to reroute ships away from choked Southern California ports.
Some are questioning President Biden’s pick to lead the Maritime Administration for a lack of commercial shipping experience.
American Maritime Partnership warns the Biden administration to guard against waiver manipulation by refineries in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.
The Biden administration has issued a Jones Act waiver amid fuel shortages and rising gas prices sparked by a pipeline outage.
The Biden administration is considering waiving the Jones Act in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.
U.S. ports are positioned to win big off Biden administration’s offshore wind energy initiative
A change in political direction – and ongoing concerns – greet 10 Biden picks who will deal with freight issues.
Maritime operators make the case for being included in the next COVID-19 relief bill.
Joe Biden plans to sign a “Made in America” executive order that reiterates support for the Jones Act.
DOT announces slate of 40 to the department’s leadership team as the Biden administration kicks into gear.
MarAd Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift Kevin Tokarski will become the acting administrator next week.
Port communities in LA, Charleston and Philadelphia already at risk, officials assert.
An update to Jason’s Law highlights congestion issues at U.S. ports.
Port of Virginia gets $20.2 million for container yard expansion.
Human error-related insurance claims represented over $1.6 billion in losses, according to insurance report.
Executive order establishes national policy to safeguard positioning and navigation services.
Report to address market competition and sealift capacity.
The Port of Monroe says its efforts to increase international business has been stymied by the Detroit office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced more than $7.5 million in grants for nine “marine highway” projects.
The Cato Institute has published a report that contends the Jones Act hurts, instead of benefiting, the U.S. Merchant Marine.
Funding bill leaves out protections sought by U.S. House.
Maryland congressman was staunch supporter of the Jones Act and U.S. flag shipping.
Calls allegations she used her position to benefit family’s shipping business “false”.
Labor unions claim the effect on jobs is not being properly considered.
Information and data request to be used to inform future research.
Intruders could have cost the Maritime Administration $103 million.
Changing harbor tax could help smaller ports compete with trucks
Democrats boost maritime programs over Trump’s budget
Infrastructure hearings and a controversial waiver have lawmakers taking sides on the Jones Act debate.
Financial transactions within the U.S. maritime sector – including vessel loans and project eligibility – are on hold waiting for an end to the government shutdown.
The government shutdown is forcing the U.S. Coast Guard to work without pay which could begin affecting freight operations.
