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Ministry of Ports and Airports Opens Public Consultation on Essential Clauses of Long-Term Transportation Contracts

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On July 17, 2025, the Brazilian Ministry of Ports and Airports (“MPOR”) opened a public consultation regarding a draft ordinance, establishing the essential clauses of long-term transportation contracts for the purpose of...more

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TUPs May Contract Third Parties to Provide Port Services or Lease Areas Within a Terminal

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In a move aimed to reduce bureaucratic red tape, Brazil’s National Waterway Transportation Agency (ANTAQ) reached an understanding, through Ruling No. 662/2024 (SEI Process No. 50300.015705/2023-10), to allow the...more

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The Role of Cruise Ship Traffic in Florida Car Accidents: How Port Areas Create Unique Risks

Florida is home to some of the busiest cruise ship ports in the world. Not only do U.S. residents flock to the state’s cruise ports to set sail for the Caribbean, but visitors from around the world buy cruises specifically to...more

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Navigating Houston’s Unique Port, Rail, and Industrial Distribution Market: A Legal Perspective

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Houston, Texas, is a powerhouse of industrial distribution, boasting one of the most dynamic logistics and transportation infrastructures in the United States. The city’s strategic location, access to global markets, and...more

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Ports & Maritime News | January 13-19, 2025

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The Ports & Maritime team has compiled the sector’s main news for the week of January 13–19 to keep you in the loop....more

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Boletim Marítimo e Portuário | Janeiro

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ATUALIZAÇÕES NORMATIVAS - • Foi sancionada a Lei n.º 15.075/2024, que busca o incentivo à indústria naval e geração de empregos no Brasil. Dentre outras providências, a referida norma legal prevê a depreciação acelerada...more

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Bulletin: Maritime & Port | January

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NORMATIVE UPDATES- • Law No. 15,075/2024 was sanctioned, seeking to encourage the shipbuilding industry and create jobs in Brazil. Among other provisions, this law provides for accelerated depreciation for tankers...more

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ANTAQ abre Consulta e Audiência Públicas sobre a regulamentação de registro de instalações de apoio ao transporte aquaviário

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A Agência Nacional de Transportes Aquaviários ("ANTAQ") publicou ontem a abertura de audiência pública para revisão da Resolução Normativa ANTAQ n. 13/2016 ("RN 13/2016"), que regulamenta o registro de instalações de apoio ao...more

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Transportation Project Highlights for the Upcoming P3 Awards

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Partnerships Bulletin is a media organization dedicated to the exposition and promotion of public-private partnerships, and every year, they organize and host an award ceremony to celebrate and highlight prominent projects...more

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Cybersecurity Protocols Emerge for the Transportation Industry

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Cybersecurity has emerged as a tangible risk for transportation service providers over the course of the last year. Ransomware attacks on domestic industry and critical infrastructure, and tensions associated with the Russian...more

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How the $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Affects Texas

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With President Biden signing the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law, Texas is set to receive an estimated $35.4 billion to improve infrastructure. Jackson Walker attorneys Amanda Crouch and Kate Goodrich walk through...more

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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Delivers Optimism for Transportation Industry

Those of you working in the transportation, ports, and maritime industry have a lot to look forward to as America’s roads, railways, ports, and other transportation infrastructure are expected to see improvements now that...more

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H.R. 3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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On November 5, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a $1.2 trillion infrastructure spending bill that will make historic investments in core infrastructure priorities including roads and bridges, rail, transit, ports,...more

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Rising Freight Costs and Port Delays: Finding Solutions to a Supply Chain Crisis

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Amidst a global pandemic, strains on the supply chain have reached emergency levels and the U.S. government is taking notice. The Biden administration has appealed to stakeholders for recommendations in finding solutions to...more

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Marine Market and Insurance Under Biden: New Opportunities in 2021?

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Although the marine market saw significant fluxuations as a result of COVID-19, declining oil and gas prices, and international trade sanctions, 2021 promises new opportunities. The Biden Administration's plan for significant...more

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CARES Act Questions for the Transportation, Ports, and Maritime Industries - Update #8

Congress recently passed the economic stimulus package referred to as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act1”), the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (“PPPHCE Act”),...more

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CARES Act Questions for the Transportation, Ports, and Maritime Industries - Update #7

Congress recently passed the economic stimulus package referred to as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act1”), the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (“PPPHCE Act”),...more

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CARES Act Questions for the Transportation, Ports, and Maritime Industries - Update #6

Congress recently passed the economic stimulus package referred to as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act1”), the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (“PPPHCE Act”),...more

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CARES Act Questions for the Transportation, Ports, and Maritime Industries - Update #5

Congress recently passed the economic stimulus package referred to as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act1”), the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (“PPPHCE Act”),...more

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COVID-19: Force Majeure Clauses and Considerations for the Transportation, Ports, and Maritime Industry

Updated March 31, 2020 - The cascading effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will reach every industry in one way or another. All over the Pacific Northwest, restaurants are closing or shifting to takeout only, which could...more

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California Air and Climate Vol. 11: CARB Continues Roll-Out to Reduce Emissions from Vessels in California Ports and Targets...

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CARB Continuing Roll-Out of Revised Regulations to Reduce Emissions from Ocean-Going Vessels in California Ports - On December 5, 2019, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will hold a public hearing in Oakland,...more

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South Carolina Legislative Update: Port Cargo Volume Increase Tax Credit

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On May 13, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed into law a bill (S.B. 439) to increase the maximum amount of available tax credits for a port cargo volume increase. Most notably, the law will: (i) increase the...more

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Coal Exports: The Trump Administration and Western States Take Action to Open Ports for Shipment of Coal

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On April 10, 2019, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order seeking to address permitting and policy obstacles preventing the export of coal and other energy resources through West Coast ports. New port facilities and...more

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Open-Loop Scrubber Proponents, Led by CSA 2020, Continue to Dominate the News Narrative for the Time Being

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For background information regarding open-loop scrubber environmental studies by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transportaiton and Tourism (MLIT) and the classification society Det Norske Veritas Germanischer...more

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Water Resources Development Act is Signed Into Law By President

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The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018, included as title I of the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (S. 3021), was signed into law yesterday. The new law provides the needed authorization for investment...more

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