U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

United States Launches $4 Billion Initiative to Electrify Ports

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the initial steps in the development of programs that will invest $4 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act in the nation’s port... Read More

Canadian Ballast Regs Under Fire: Domestic Fleets Point Out Competitive Disadvantages, Impact on Post-pandemic Recovery

Ballast Water Regulations released by Transport Canada (TC) in June continue to make waves. The new law applies to vessels operating in Canadian waters and Canadian-flagged vessels trading anywhere in... Read More

Historic Spending: Federal Spending Means Big Money for Great Lakes Shipping

Federal spending has reached historic levels over the last 18 months as Congress has worked to address the pandemic and boost the economy. Within the last year, Congress has approved... Read More