by Mallory Alexander | Mar 17, 2025 | Maritime Transportation, Ports, United States
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has launched an Order of Investigation into the impact of transit constraints at major international maritime chokepoints. This investigation focuses on key global trade routes, including the Panama Canal, Suez Canal, Strait of...
by Mallory Alexander | Mar 11, 2025 | International Trade, Maritime Transportation, United States
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has successfully signed a new six-year Master Contract Agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). This significant development ensures continued stability and efficiency across all East and Gulf...
by Mallory Alexander | Mar 5, 2025 | International Trade, Maritime Transportation, Ports
BlackRock, in collaboration with Global Infrastructure Partners and Terminal Investment Limited, has reached an agreement to acquire a significant stake in key ports along the Panama Canal from Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings. The deal, valued at $22.8 billion,...
by Mallory Alexander | Feb 26, 2025 | International Trade, Maritime Transportation
Our Mallory Alexander team is closely monitoring recent trade developments as the United States Trade Representative (USTR) moves forward with proposed actions under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. These measures, aimed at addressing China’s increasing influence...
