U.S. Maritime Administration
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American Shipper
DOT spending $220 million to speed cargo at 18 ports
Port of Virginia gets $20.2 million for container yard expansion.
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American Shipper
US Coast Guard to consider regulations on autonomous vessels
Human error-related insurance claims represented over $1.6 billion in losses, according to insurance report.
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Infrastructure
Trump demands protection for GPS-based transportation
Executive order establishes national policy to safeguard positioning and navigation services.
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American Shipper
DOT to issue long-awaited national maritime strategy
Report to address market competition and sealift capacity.
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American Shipper
US gives funds for ‘marine highway,’ but frustrates import/export efforts
The Port of Monroe says its efforts to increase international business has been stymied by the Detroit office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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American Shipper
Nine ‘Marine Highway’ projects win federal grants
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced more than $7.5 million in grants for nine “marine highway” projects.
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American Shipper
Cato Institute aims another salvo at Jones Act
The Cato Institute has published a report that contends the Jones Act hurts, instead of benefiting, the U.S. Merchant Marine.
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Driver issues
U.S. Senate steers clear of meal and rest-break changes
Funding bill leaves out protections sought by U.S. House.
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American Shipper
U.S. maritime defender Elijah Cummings dies
Maryland congressman was staunch supporter of the Jones Act and U.S. flag shipping.
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Maritime
U.S. DOT’s Chao refutes ethics violations
Calls allegations she used her position to benefit family’s shipping business “false”.
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