Subro in Seconds VLOG - Carmack Amendment
On January 6, 2026, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a precedential order against a major global container‑shipping and logistics provider levying over $22 million in civil penalties and offering key compliance...more
The global maritime industry is experiencing a period of heightened regulatory scrutiny as U.S. enforcement agencies intensify their response to record drug trafficking levels. As traffickers shift their strategy to target...more
On November 12, 2025, the Brazilian Ministry of Ports and Airports (“MPOR”) published Ordinance No. 663/2025 (the “Ordinance”). The Ordinance establishes the essential clauses of long-term transportation contracts for the...more
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) addressed in a September 30th Interpretive Letter the application of the federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”) to the preparation of shipping...more
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s recent comments on Fox News’ “The Will Cain Show” have raised concerns across supply chains that purchasers of transportation and logistics services may face new liabilities and...more
In CITGO Petroleum v. Ascot Underwriting Limited, et al., Case No. 24-227 (2d Cir. 2025), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently affirmed a $54.2 million judgment (plus interest) in favor of CITGO Petroleum...more
The Jones Act is the foundational law of the American maritime industry, and compliance with it is essential whether you are a vessel operator in the US domestic trades or a foreign operator serving the US market. The Jones...more
Strategic cargo theft—fraudulent schemes where criminals pose as legitimate carriers or brokers to gain possession of freight—has surged across the U.S. freight market. Since the first quarter of 2021, strategic cargo theft...more
On September 23, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit vacated a key provision of the Federal Maritime Commission’s (FMC) 2024 Final Rule on detention and demurrage billing practices. The court determined that...more
On Tuesday, September 9, over 60 shipping containers fell from the ZIM vessel Mississippi into the water at Pier G in the Port of Long Beach. While the incident resulted in no injuries, the accident caused several containers...more
Marine Insurance in Ship Finance Transactions: What Lenders and Owners Need to Know - Marine insurance coverage plays a pivotal role in ship finance transactions, ensuring operational continuity, protecting revenue flow,...more
The hypothetical case described in this article involves a well-established ship owner with an in-house managed fleet of around 100 vessels, trading internationally. The matter under discussion is a fire on board one of those...more
Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group outlines the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s key proposed rule changes to simplify hazardous materials transportation regulations and reduce...more
Orrick’s Zac Padgett sat down with Jeff Stoike, co-founder and president of Blue Action, to explore energy innovation and how Blue Action is supporting the next wave of tech-driven solutions. Learn about: Blue Action’s...more
The U.S. inland waterway system is a critical and underutilized component of the domestic supply chain that serves intrastate commerce and non-contiguous markets originating in or destined for Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S....more
Electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs or, colloquially, drones) are increasingly being integrated into supply chains. ...more
The INCOTERMS published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have long served the international community by offering a “shorthand” for communicating key shipping terms. The ICC most recently issued the 2020 version...more
On March 11, 2025, Judge Christopher R. Cooper of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a shipping company’s motion for summary judgment, dismissing an antitrust case brought by the only other company...more
On April 30, 2025, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Todd Young (R-IN) — joined by a bipartisan group of Senate and House sponsors — reintroduced the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for...more
On April 9, the President signed an executive order titled “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance” (the Order), a comprehensive initiative aimed at reversing decades of decline in the U.S. maritime industry. Citing national...more
Domestic U.S. shipping interests are closely monitoring a United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) proposal for import and export trades involving Chinese vessels. The proposal’s extraordinary service fees and restrictions...more
On February 13, 2025, the Second District Court of Appeal (Div. 7) filed its 71-page published opinion affirming the trial court’s judgment rejecting CEQA safety hazard and cumulative impacts analysis challenges – as well as...more
This advisory alert is part of an ongoing series from Venable regarding noteworthy developments in trade laws expected in 2025....more
The Ports & Maritime team has compiled the sector’s main news for the week of January 13–19 to keep you in the loop....more
ATUALIZAÇÕES NORMATIVAS - • Foi sancionada a Lei n.º 15.075/2024, que busca o incentivo à indústria naval e geração de empregos no Brasil. Dentre outras providências, a referida norma legal prevê a depreciação acelerada...more