North America: Transport

The International Maritime Organization has adopted a new non-binding MASS Code to regulate Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships, addressing critical safety concerns as vessels transition from automated processes to fully autonomous operations.

U.S. law stemming from the need for the United States to control vessels in World War I provides vessels must be owned by a “citizen of the United States” to be U.S. registered and fly the U.S. flag.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) published two companion final rules in the Federal Register on June 4, 2026, that together modernize and streamline the process by which corporations and other business entities...

President Trump’s return to the White House has reignited tensions within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) over the distribution of the Alliance’s financial burden...

Summary of major space technology funding rounds in May, including Astranis Space Technologies' $450M raise, Skyroot Aerospace's $60M investment, and Cowboy Space Corporation's $275M Series B.

Canada’s proposed “space age” legislation is one step closer to fruition, as the federal government seeks to create Canada’s first dedicated legal framework for spacecraft launch and re-entry on Canadian soil.

Explore the latest developments reshaping the automotive industry, from USMCA negotiations and evolving tariff policies to strategic shifts in electric vehicle production and autonomous driving technology. How are manufacturers adapting their supply chains and product strategies amid global trade tensions and changing consumer preferences?

The Supreme Court's decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC has created new legal obligations for companies that arrange truck transportation.

A unanimous Supreme Court ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, 608 U.S. ___ (May 14, 2026) just changed what every business that ships goods needs to know about who is responsible when something...