Ports + Politics
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PORTS + POLITICS: Ports Rise to Meet Challenges During Pandemic
During the COVID crises, we have witnessed countless examples of how ports have risen to meet the challenges presented during…
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PORTS + POLITICS: Cruise Ships Are a Vital Part of Our Economy and Regional Security
Restarting the cruise industry, with proper safety protocols in place, is an integral part of ensuring the massive trade and…
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PORTS + POLITICS: Precious Cargo
By Ed Royce, Policy Director, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck In a 1938 fireside chat, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt told Americans,…
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PORTS + POLITICS: Mexico and Its Cruise Industry
The cruise industry in Mexico is weathering the coronavirus pandemic and putting plans in place to safely open up again…
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PORTS + POLITICS: Huge Economic Boost Expected from MARAD Shipbuilding Contract
Recently, the Philadelphia Shipyard won a contract with the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to build two training ships, worth around…
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How Changing Federal Port Rules Create New Opportunities in Inland Shipping
United States policy has traditionally treated a "port" as a single geographic location, usually identified with a town or city.…
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PORTS + POLITICS: Stronger Ports, Healthier Communities
There are some policies in the works that will help ports run more efficiently and be more environmentally friendly –…
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The USMCA Is a Win-Win-Win for US, Canada, Mexico
The new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is the largest trade deal in American history and is a big win for companies,…
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PORTS + POLITICS: Finding MTS Support Information in the Federal Government
There are a bevy of products and services provided by your federal partners that often go unrecognized, but could enhance…
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PORTS + POLITICS: The Need for Real Federal Investment in Our Nation’s Ports, Harbors and Waterways
The importance of federal investment in our nation’s infrastructure has been forgotten by many. That is why one of my…
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