FMC proposes new rules for non-US NVOCCs *

USA - February 26 2013
On February 26, 2013, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) published a notice of proposed rulemaking which would impose new registration…

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New Federal Maritime Commission practice rules *

USA - October 10 2012
The Federal Maritime Commission amended its Rules of Practice and Procedure (FMC Rules) on October 10, 2012, effective November 12, 2012.

Co-authors: Larry Kiern, Allen Black, Gerald A. Morrissey III.

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Congress enacts anti-cargo preference provision in highway bill *

USA - July 2 2012
On June 29, 2012, the U.S. Congress completed its work on a multi-year transportation authorization known as the “highway bill” which included at the last instant an anti-cargo preference provision.

Co-authors: Charlie Papavizas.

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Maersk protests U.S. maritime administration citizenship requirements *

USA - May 1 2012
In a recent tender for ship manager services for three U.S. Government reserve vessels, the U.S. Maritime Administration included a requirement that offerors be qualified U.S. citizens.

Co-authors: Charlie Papavizas.

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Oil and gas Jones Act waivers sought in the U.S. Senate *

USA - March 28 2012
The U.S. Senate is considering this week legislation (S. 2204) to eliminate tax subsidies for oil and gas exploration, development and production.

Co-authors: Larry Kiern, Allen Black, Charlie Papavizas.

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