Topic
Maritime Trade
16 published works
International Trade Insights
What the FMC’s Proposed Spain Trade Restrictions Could Mean for Shippers and Importers
By Julie Maurer, Benjamin Nashed, Serena Tang
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has proposed new restrictions after Spain denied port access to certain U.S.-flagged vessels. The proposal would impose a $200,000 fee each time a Spanish-flagged vessel…
Liskow & Lewis, APLC
MARAD Proposes First Major Overhaul of Capital Construction Fund Regulations in Nearly 50 Years
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has published a notice of proposed rulemaking that would substantially revise the regulations governing the Capital Construction Fund (CCF) Program, found at 46 CFR Part 390.…
Texas Law Blog
International Trade Update: United States Trade Representative Halts Chinese-Vessel Port Fees
In the wake of a recent and markedly successful U.S.-China trade mission, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) has issued a formal notice suspending the actions and…
Louisiana Law Blog
International Trade Update: United States Trade Representative Halts Chinese-Vessel Port Fees
In the wake of a recent and markedly successful U.S.-China trade mission, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) has issued a formal notice suspending the actions and…
Ship Law Log
China Targets U.S.-Linked Vessels with New Port Fees
By Leigh T. Hansson, Lianjun Li, Charles Weller, Sofia Ntali, Shivana Agarwal
Co-authored by Sofia Ntali and Shivana Agarwal. China’s Ministry of Transport announced today that a “Special Port Service Fee” will be imposed on U.S. linked vessels from Tuesday 14 October…
SmarTrade
USTR Announces Actions in Response to China’s Targeting of Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors
By Aaron C. Mandelbaum, David M. Schwartz, Scott E. Diamond**, Dan Ujczo
On April 17, 2025, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced targeted actions “to restore American shipbuilding” after its determination that China was implementing “unreasonable acts, policies, and…
SmarTrade
USTR Announces Proposed Actions in Response to China’s Targeting of Maritime and Shipbuilding Sectors; Seeks Public Comment
By Scott E. Diamond**, Francesca M.S. Guerrero, David M. Schwartz, Samir D. Varma
On February 21, 2025, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced its proposed actions in response to an earlier determination finding that China was targeting the maritime, logistics,…
SmarTrade
Section 301 Petition Filed at USTR on China’s Policies in the Maritime, Logistics and Shipbuilding Sector
By Scott E. Diamond**, David M. Schwartz, Samir D. Varma, Aaron C. Mandelbaum
On March 12, 2024, five national labor unions filed a petition with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 requesting…
The Infortal Blog
The Resurgence of Pre-Suez Canal Shipping Routes and Its Economic Implications
By Candice Tal
The maritime shipping industry has been the backbone of global trade for centuries, with technological and infrastructural advancements steadily reducing costs and shipping times. However, geopolitical tensions and missile attacks…
AWATIF Legal Blog
All You Need to Know on Maritime Law Updates in the UAE
The UAE is home to a number of ports, which contribute in large numbers to the economy of the country. Strategically, the UAE is located at a significant point for…