Office of Foreign Assets Control
-
American Shipper
New US sanctions aim to dent Iran’s metal producers
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the Iranian metals industry generates billions of dollars for the regime, contributing to its nuclear weapons program.
Read More » -
American Shipper
US commission supports sanctions for Chinese human rights abusers
A bipartisan group of U.S. House and Senate lawmakers see export controls as a means to punish those Chinese officials and companies involved in human…
Read More » -
American Shipper
ExxonMobil wins rare challenge against OFAC penalty
Experts say reversal of penalty related to U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control won’t hinder its broader enforcement activities.
Read More » -
American Shipper
President Trump threatens sanctions against Iraq
Limited prohibitions of certain American-made technology exports and financial transactions are currently in place for the Middle East country rebuilding from 20 years of war.
Read More » -
American Shipper
US drops sanctions against Latvian port authority
Aivars Lembergs resigned as chairman of Vetspils Freeport Authority on Dec. 10, the day after the U.S. sanctioned the port authority for its connection to…
Read More » -
American Shipper
US doubles down on sanctions against Ortega regime
The Office of Foreign Assets Control has added the son of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.
Read More » -
FreightWaves Infographics
-
Air Cargo
US sanctions snare more air, ocean transport operators linked to Iran
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control warns U.S. companies to exercise due diligence against entanglements with sanctioned transportation services providers.
Read More » -
American Shipper
US sanctions aim to topple Cambodian timber magnate
Office of Foreign Assets Control adds Try Pheap and 11 of his companies to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.
Read More » -
American Shipper
OFAC fires another sanctions salvo at Venezuelan oil tankers
The Treasury Department agency is closely monitoring vessel name changes used by Venezuelan and Cuban authorities to sidestep U.S. trade sanctions.
Read More »