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As matters stand, there is no global liability framework for operators of civil nuclear-powered ships. Without one, nuclear-powered...
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The rise of e-commerce and limited capacity for conversion slots have fueled growing demand for air freight. However, recent U.S. trade...
As the shipping industry faces mounting pressure to decarbonize, nuclear power is emerging as a potential low-carbon alternative to...
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The Financing Charter is currently available for vessels sailing under the Marshall Islands and Liberia flags, but it will soon be...
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The Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) is seeking public comments on proposed actions under the Trade Act of 1974...
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On Monday, the U.S. changed administrations, and with this change, shifts in policy have already occurred. On the environmental front,...
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Amid all the justified excitement around Fuel EU Maritime, effective in just a few weeks time, and the reaction to BIMCO's freshly-minted...
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The rebound of air travel post-pandemic, coupled with a surge in new orders, has resulted in an increase in demand for maintenance,...
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On October 22, 2024, the FAA issued a final rule for the qualifications and training that instructors and pilots must have to fly...
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The Federal Maritime Commission (“FMC”) warned carriers that it will “scrutinize any demurrage and detention charges assessed during...
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The potential strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), the largest North American union for maritime workers...
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On March 26, 2024, the container ship m.v. DALI lost power and struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, resulting in...
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Authored by Christopher Jackson, Rohan Soni and Julia Norsetter. The recovery of the aviation market, post-pandemic, remains in full...
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For many years, the aviation industry has recognized its role in supporting climate goals in alignment with decarbonization initiatives...
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The Poseidon Principles provide a framework for assessing and disclosing the climate alignment of ship finance portfolios. To further...