Ten Points to Rationalize and Restart the United States Maritime Industry
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (“FMC”) announced on May 21, 2025 that it is initiating a non-adjudicatory investigation into whether the: 1) vessel flagging laws, regulations, and/or practices of certain foreign...more
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) recently issued a decision on remand from the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit regarding Evergreen Shipping Agency’s imposition of detention charges....more
This advisory alert is part of an ongoing series from Venable regarding noteworthy developments in trade laws expected in 2025....more
Earlier this week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA 2022) in a 369-42 vote. OSRA 2022 is a bipartisan bill introduced by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Senator John...more
On April 22, 2022, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) fined Hapag-Lloyd A.G. and its agent, Hapag-Lloyd (America) LLC (collectively referred to as "Hapag-Lloyd"), for violating § 41102(c) of the Shipping Act of 1984. The...more