Iran reportedly began laying naval mines in the strait during Operation Epic Fury. President Donald Trump stated that there would be severe consequences for Iran if they lay…
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White House Proposes Cargo Taxes to Support U.S. Shipbuilding
The Maritime Action Plan would raise between $66 billion and $1.5 trillion to support the infrastructure of U.S. shipbuilding over the next 10 years. The White House proposed…
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Labor Department Issues New Guidance for Maritime Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Updated rules clarify security requirements under federal law. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published new guidance outlining how insurers’ required security deposits will be calculated under the…
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Federal and Maryland Officials Discuss Accelerating Bridge Reconstruction
The talks focused on timelines, cost-sharing, and congestion relief. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy met with Maryland Governor Wes Moore last week to coordinate efforts to expedite reconstruction…
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Transportation Secretary Writes MD Governor Concerning FSK Bridge Rebuild
He cautioned the governor regarding cost overruns and DEI practices that threaten the progress of the project. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent a letter to Maryland Governor Wes…
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SpaceX Cargo Rocket Arrival to ISS Delayed
Some of the cargo will also further research into semiconductor crystals and cryogenic fuel tanks. NASA announced that SpaceX has launched the Northrop Grumman NG-23 Cygnus XL cargo…
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21 Countries Suspend Delivery Service of “De Minimis“ Packages to United States
The President’s executive order implements the end of the exemption that CBP stated put American businesses at a disadvantage. Postal carriers from around the globe have suspended package…
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U.S. Signs $6.2 Billion in Contracts to Strengthen Military Sealift Fleet
Maritime Administration secures long-term management of 51 Ready Reserve Force vessels for rapid military and emergency deployments. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has finalized 20 contracts totaling…
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DOJ Charges Armenians in Crime Syndicate for Theft of $83 Million in Amazon Cargo
Four individuals posed as Amazon truck drivers for four years. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged four people for posing as Amazon truck drivers as part of…
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Administration Releases Action Plans for Transportation, Infrastructure Improvement
Federal agencies seek to affordably reduce air pollution across U.S. shipping network. The Department of Energy (DOE) published five action plans to innovate and expand America’s transportation infrastructure…
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