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Mayer Brown

Growth in Brazilian Oil Production Will Require Investment in Maritime Infrastructure

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The past few weeks have been intense, with many discussions in the energy sector about Brazil's prospects in the energy industry. Brazil's potential to continue being a leader in biofuels and clean energy, along with...more

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IMO Discusses Alternatives for Decarbonization of the Maritime Transport Sector

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Following discussions during the 81st meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 81), which took place March 18–22, 2024, member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed on a draft...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Could Lead to Supply Disruptions

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Over the last several years, the automotive industry has grown accustomed to various supply disruptions, from COVID-19 shutdowns and material shortages to port congestions. The tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge...more

J.S. Held

How to Handle Complex Ports and Terminals Business Interruption Insurance Claims

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Ports and terminals serve as the primary infrastructure for movement of goods and commodities in and out of a country and therefore play a vital role in global trade. As well as facilitating trade, ports and terminals also...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Biden Administration Unveils Blueprint to Decarbonize Transportation Sector

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The Biden Administration released the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization (Blueprint) on Jan. 10, 2023, setting forth a comprehensive strategy for federal leadership and partnerships to decarbonize the...more

The Volkov Law Group

OFAC Due Diligence and Attestation Requirements (Part IV of IV)

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OFAC’s guidance is intended to ease the burden on an otherwise difficult compliance problem.  Companies have to act in good faith to avoid transacting business involving Russian crude oil that has been sold above the $60 per...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - October 2022 - Tuas Megaport in Singapore, An Upcoming Model to the World in Port Operations,...

The Maritime Port Authority (MPA in Singapore) is currently in the process of building the Tuas Port, which will be the biggest port in the world with a capacity of 60 million TEU’s (twenty-foot equivalent units) once it is...more

Robinson+Cole Environmental Law +

Favorable Winds for Offshore Development – Inflation Reduction Act and Other Updates

The offshore wind industry stands to gain additional momentum this summer as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) moves through Congress to its anticipated passage. The budget reconciliation package associated with the bill...more

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Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up - January 2022 #3

Habitat for Humanity builds the nation’s first 3D-printed house, the White House announces infrastructure spending plans for 2022, commercial real estate firms are left to determine their vaccination mandates, and more....more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

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

Holland & Knight LLP

Keeping It Steady as She Goes: Coast Guard Living Up to Its Three Expectations

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With President Joe Biden's 100th-day milestone approaching on April 30, 2021, the U.S. Coast Guard is holding a steady course on its expectations, including those related to environmental stewardship, innovation and...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Cyber Intelligence Facility in Port of Los Angeles to Thwart Maritime Threats

The maritime industry is an enticing target for hackers. The Port of Los Angeles (the Port) alone facilitated about $276 billion in trade last year, and the International Chamber of Shipping estimated that the total value of...more

Cozen O'Connor

Legislative Update – Congress Acts to Clarify the Application of the Jones Act to Offshore Wind

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Late last week, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith, D-Wash., and Ranking Member Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, issued a joint statement announcing that both chambers of Congress have reached agreement on the...more

Nossaman LLP

Federal Maritime Funding Opportunity Prioritizes Innovative Project Delivery

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Sponsors of critical maritime transportation projects received welcome news this week, as the U.S. Department of Transportation (“USDOT”) published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) for America’s Marine Highway...more

Cozen O'Connor

Hurricane Waivers and Infrastructure Funding [Maritime and Infrastructure Federal Update]

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This edition of the Cozen O’Connor Maritime and Infrastructure Federal Update highlights: (i) the unprecedented nature of the recent Jones Act waiver, (ii) available infrastructure funding through the TIGER program, (iii)...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Transportation Developments in the Trump Administration's First 100 Days

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In January 2017, Holland & Knight Transportation & Infrastructure lawyers and senior advisors prepared 20 posts for the 20 days leading to President Donald Trump's inauguration regarding what to expect from the Trump...more

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Maritime and Infrastructure Federal Update - March 2017

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Welcome to the Cozen O’Connor Maritime and Infrastructure Federal Update. Through this publication, we aim to keep you informed about many of the federal legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments affecting the...more

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Global Cybersecurity Threats to the Maritime Sector

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Cybersecurity risks to the nation's critical infrastructure (CI) – defined as 16 CI sectors, including transportation and maritime – continue to grow exponentially. The incoming Trump Administration has made it clear that...more

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Infrastructure Alert - February 11, 2014

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The Panama Canal Authority and the GPUC, the construction consortium working on its expansion, have been deadlocked over whether the Canal will pay for $1.6 billion in cost overruns. Construction halted on February 5 due to...more

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