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On April 28, 2026, the Department of Finance Canada published the Spring Economic Update 2026 (Economic Update). The Economic Update is issued against a backdrop of global uncertainty tempered by national resilience. It...more
In this edition of Logistics: Bite-Size Insights, we consider the data behind the latest global supply chain disruption trends, explore the changing face of theft of goods in transit, and discuss the importance of affirmation...more
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) inside the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a Request for Information on developing commercially viable, system-centric small modular reactors (SMR) for maritime use. The...more
U.S. federal maritime policy will shift meaningfully in the coming months and years following the Trump Administration’s announcement of the Maritime Action Plan (the MAP) on February 16, 2026....more
On April 24, U.S. Customs and Border Protection extended a limited waiver of the Jones Act that had originally been granted on March 19. As a result of the waiver, non-U.S. flagged vessels are permitted to transport certain...more
I recently had coffee with an acquaintance who works in real estate. He was aware that our law practice has a focus on shipping and presumed we were very busy because of the events taking place in the Strait of Hormuz. What...more
When a vessel arrives in a U.S. port, its owners, operators, and crew face a complex regulatory environment. The United States presents challenges for vessels because U.S. federal laws and regulations, and in some cases...more
In the Army, you are taught that uncertainty is best confronted with discipline, purpose, and established processes. Reconnaissance is traditionally understood as a military activity aimed at reducing uncertainty, shaping...more
On April 22, 2026, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced Alaska’s receipt of a $115.4 million grant from the federal government to develop and restore the state’s port infrastructure. ...more
On April 23, 2026, the EU adopted its 20th sanctions package targeting Russia and Belarus in connection with the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The latest package significantly expands the EU’s restrictive measures across the...more
European Commission Opens In-Depth Foreign Subsidies Investigation in the EU Wind Sector- On 3 February 2026, the European Commission launched an in-depth Foreign Subsidies Regulation investigation into a Chinese wind...more
Most onshore areas of an LNG-to-power project qualify as “land for energy works” within non-agricultural land; for commercial IPP projects, the standard form is land lease (annual rental or one-off). Upfront lease payment...more
Overview - The Trump administration announced a temporary waiver of the Jones Act on Wednesday 18 March, meaning that foreign-flagged vessels will be permitted to transport goods, such as fertiliser, natural gas, coal and...more
Brazil's National Waterway Transportation Agency ("ANTAQ") has scheduled a public hearing to discuss the concession process for the access channel to the Organized Port of Santos, in the state of São Paulo. The session will...more
The ocean has always been central to American power and prosperity. Now, the federal government is betting big – really big – on bringing shipbuilding and maritime dominance back to American shores....more
Maritime nuclear power presents a fundamentally different model for energy: one that is mobile, continuous, and independent of both fixed infrastructure and fuel supply chains. This idea is not new, but the applications and...more
The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) is an important international maritime regulation, often referred to as the "Seafarer Bill of Rights." On June 6, 2025, the International Labour Organization (ILO) amended the MLC, which...more
On 5 April 2026, the White House released its fiscal year 2027 (FY27) budget request, proposing US$1.5 trillion in total national security resources, and positioning American maritime revitalization as a centerpiece of the...more
On March 9, 2026, the Supreme Federal Court (STF) ruled that the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) overstepped its constitutional authority by substituting its own judgment for the regulatory policy choices of the National...more
The trade relationship between the United States and China continues to evolve as both countries pursue their economic imperatives, industry autonomy, and geopolitical positioning. Each side is deploying a range of trade...more
On March 18, 2026, the Trump Administration announced a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act, which requires that cargo transported between U.S. ports be carried on vessels that are U.S.-built, U.S.-flagged, and U.S.-crewed....more
As a surge in fuel prices and the escalating conflict in the Middle East cause a disruption in global energy flow, the White House is considering a temporary waiver of the Jones Act. This law, which requires cargo moving...more
On 4 March 2026, the European Commission adopted two complementary policy initiatives: the EU Industrial Maritime Strategy and the EU Ports Strategy. Together, the initiatives set out the EU’s policy roadmap for strengthening...more
The White House has released the Trump Administration's much-anticipated Maritime Action Plan (MAP), a sweeping federal blueprint aimed at reversing the long‑term decline of U.S. shipbuilding, strengthening the Maritime...more
The National Defense Authorization Act of 2026 (NDAA) marked an end to the process used by the Federal government to analyze the impacts deepwater ports have on the environment, shifting a responsibility held by the US Coast...more