U.S. Maritime Administration
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Maritime
US maritime group fears waiver abuse by fuel shippers
American Maritime Partnership warns the Biden administration to guard against waiver manipulation by refineries in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.
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Maritime
US greenlights fuel transport by foreign ships
The Biden administration has issued a Jones Act waiver amid fuel shortages and rising gas prices sparked by a pipeline outage.
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Maritime
US considering foreign tankers to move domestic fuel supplies
The Biden administration is considering waiving the Jones Act in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.
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Maritime
Multibillion-dollar offshore wind plan targets US ports
U.S. ports are positioned to win big off Biden administration’s offshore wind energy initiative
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Regulatory Agencies
Power index: Top 10 Biden appointments affecting freight markets
A change in political direction – and ongoing concerns – greet 10 Biden picks who will deal with freight issues.
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Maritime
Maritime sector nervous about chances for COVID-19 relief
Maritime operators make the case for being included in the next COVID-19 relief bill.
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Maritime
Biden underscores support for Jones Act
Joe Biden plans to sign a “Made in America” executive order that reiterates support for the Jones Act.
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Trucking Regulation
Transportation consultant Joshi named FMCSA deputy administrator
DOT announces slate of 40 to the department’s leadership team as the Biden administration kicks into gear.
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Maritime
US Maritime Administration chief resigns post after Capitol riots
MarAd Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift Kevin Tokarski will become the acting administrator next week.
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American Shipper
FMC commissioners want maritime workers on COVID-19 vaccine priority list
Port communities in LA, Charleston and Philadelphia already at risk, officials assert.
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