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Waterways, Canals, And Straits, And What Clear Passage Means To Global Trade Survival
Let’s just start by saying kudos to the author for not using the painfully obvious title of “Let’s Get Things Strait Regarding Global Trade and Their Overall Value in Flows.” In the bigger picture, there are about 200 straits worldwide, but only 18–20 of them actually matter for global trade, and 9 are considered truly critical choke points.
United States International
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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
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Recent Cyber Incidents Underscore The Need For Maritime Cybersecurity Compliance
Federal authorities recently intervened when a commercial oil tanker and an LNG carrier experienced potential cyberattacks, exposing critical vulnerabilities in the Maritime Transportation System. As Congress considers the MTS CYBER Act and regulators strengthen oversight, these incidents demonstrate how threat actors could manipulate vessel propulsion, navigation, and cargo systems with potentially catastrophic consequences.
United States Media & IT
HK
Holland & Knight
Curated
Waterways, Canals, And Straits, And What Clear Passage Means To Global Trade Survival
Let’s just start by saying kudos to the author for not using the painfully obvious title of “Let’s Get Things Strait Regarding Global Trade and Their Overall Value in Flows.” In the bigger picture, there are about 200 straits worldwide, but only 18–20 of them actually matter for global trade, and 9 are considered truly critical choke points.
United States International
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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
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Leon Rittenberg III And Kevin Naccari Featured In State Affairs
The FY27 National Defense Authorization Act proposes the most comprehensive overhaul of federal maritime law in decades, fundamentally reshaping shipbuilding frameworks, cargo preference requirements, and Jones Act provisions. Liskow attorneys Leon Rittenberg III and Kevin Naccari provide expert analysis on how these sweeping changes will impact the maritime industry and federal regulatory landscape.
United States Transport
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Liskow & Lewis
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IRS – Foreign Vessel Owners Face U.S. Income Tax Under The Jones Act Waiver
The IRS has issued new guidance requiring foreign vessel owners operating under the Jones Act waiver to report income from U.S. interstate voyages as domestic source income subject to federal taxation. This marks a significant departure from the typical treatment of international shipping income, which often benefits from exclusions and treaty exemptions, and creates unexpected tax obligations for foreign corporations that have been transporting cargo between U.S. ports under the historic waiver.
United States Tax
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Winston Taylor
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DHS Extends Jones Act Waiver Again And Adds Substantial Procedural Requirements
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the Jones Act waiver through November 15, 2026, but with significant changes that dramatically narrow the scope of covered products and introduce new pre-voyage authorization requirements. Trade community members must now navigate a complex vessel availability request process involving multiple federal agencies, while the list of qualifying commodities has been reduced by two-thirds from over 600 to just 237 HTS codes.
United States Transport
HK
Holland & Knight
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Lucy Marvin's Maritime Musings: The Next Big FMC Investigation And Larger Capitol Hill Impacts
China's detention of Panama-flagged vessels has sparked concerns from the Trump Administration and the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), with FMC Chair Laura DiBella warning of potential enforcement actions under the Shipping Act. The Commission possesses significant authority to address unfavorable shipping conditions, including measures that could restrict Chinese-controlled carriers' access to U.S. ports and impose substantial penalties. As these detentions continue to threaten U.S. supply chain interes
Global International
HK
Holland & Knight
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Meet Our New Editor: Lucy Marvin
Holland & Knight welcomes Lucille L. Marvin as a partner in maritime transportation policy and newest editor of The Commission blog. With over two decades of experience spanning the Federal Maritime Commission, Surface Transportation Board, and congressional affairs, Marvin brings comprehensive expertise in maritime regulation and transportation policy to guide clients through complex legislative and regulatory challenges.
United States Transport
HK
Holland & Knight
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