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USTR Port Fee Suspension: What You Need To Know
Mike Timpone’s articles from Holland & Knight are most popular: within Transport topic(s) in United States with readers working within the Retail & Leisure and Transport industries The United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced that effective Nov. 10, 2025, the U.S. will suspend for one year the implementation of actions taken against China pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
USTR Port Fee Suspension: What You Need to Know | JD Supra
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced that effective Nov. 10, 2025, the U.S. will suspend for one year the implementation of actions taken against China pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The Transport Ministry of China has likewise declared that China will suspend its retaliatory port fee measures against the U.S. for one year.
USTR Port Fee Implementation: What You Need To Know
Mike Timpone’s articles from Holland & Knight are most popular: within Transport topic(s) in United States Holland & Knight are most popular: within Criminal Law topic(s) New United States Trade Representative (USTR) port fees now apply to certain Chinese-built vessels, vessels with Chinese owners or operators and foreign-built vehicle carriers calling at U.S. ports. The new fees took effect on Oct. 14, 2025.
The Impact Of The Hong Kong Convention On Ship Recycling 3 Months In
Three months after implementation of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Hong Kong Convention), its effects are becoming increasingly evident across the maritime industry. The Hong Kong Convention imposes new requirements on ship recycling facilities and shipowners as part of overall efforts to improve worker conditions and reduce the impact of ship recycling on the environment.
The Impact of the Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling 3 Months In | JD Supra
Three months after implementation of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Hong Kong Convention), its effects are becoming increasingly evident across the maritime industry. The Hong Kong Convention imposes new requirements on ship recycling facilities and shipowners as part of overall efforts to improve worker conditions and reduce the impact of ship recycling on the environment.
BIMCO's New USTR Clause for Time Charter Parties 2025: Key Takeaways for Owners and Charterers | JD Supra
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) on July 22, 2025, published a standard clause for time charter parties to address contractual uncertainties arising from the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) recent actions to impose significant fees on Chinese-related vessels calling in the United States. The clause requires owners to declare relevant ownership and vessel information to charterers and allocates financial responsibility for payment of relevant USTR fees.
BIMCO's New USTR Clause for Time Charter Parties 2025: Key Takeaways for Owners and Charterers
• The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) on July 22, 2025, published a standard clause for time charter parties to address contractual uncertainties arising from the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) recent actions to impose significant fees on Chinese-related vessels calling in the United States. • The clause requires owners to declare relevant ownership and vessel information to charterers and allocates financial responsibility for payment of relevant USTR fees.
BIMCO's New USTR Clause For Time Charter Parties 2025: Key Takeaways For Owners And Charterers
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ISDA Releases Marshall Islands Netting Opinion
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ISDA Releases Marshall Islands Netting Opinion | JD Supra
On December 15, 2023, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc.
Blades are Spinning at America’s First Large-Scale Offshore Wind Farm | JD Supra
The nation’s first large-scale offshore wind farm started spinning its blades on January 2nd. The wind project, known as Vineyard Wind 1, began operations near Martha’s Vineyard 15 miles off the coast of Massachusetts, delivering approximately five megawatts of electricity to the New England grid.
Offshore Wind Public Funding
Offshore wind is the renewable energy industry's newest darling. Federal and state funding opportunities have abounded in the wake of increasingly available and reliable technologies to implement the green energy source, but these opportunities coexist with myriad regulatory frameworks. Though offshore wind is not entirely without opposition, the US government and various federal and state agencies have excitedly begun working on wind power projects and incentives.
Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA), which amends the Shipping Act, was signed into law by U.S. President Joseph Biden in 2022 to alleviate certain measures taken by shipping companies in the midst of supply chain delays.
The Corporate Transparency Act
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was enacted by the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Joseph Biden, in 2021 as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020. The purpose of the CTA is to combat money laundering and terrorism funding. The CTA takes effect on January 1, 2024.
"Pursuant To Agreement" Mortgage Under The Marshall Islands Maritime Act
Section 309(2) of the Maritime Act of the Marshall Islands has been amended recently to provide important clarifications on what indebtedness may be secured by a so-called "pursuant to agreement" mortgage as described further below. The general rule under the Maritime Act is that a ship mortgage may not secure future indebtedness that has yet to be incurred at the time of the mortgage recording.
Amendments To The Marshall Islands Maritime Law And Regulations: Pre-Signing Mortgage Instruments
The Republic of the Marshall Islands recently amended its maritime law and related regulations. Specifically, Section 302 of the Maritime Act of the Marshall Islands (the "Maritime Act") has been revised to allow that certain mortgage instruments – those that provide they shall only become valid and effective upon recording with the maritime administrator – shall in fact be valid and effective only upon such recording with the maritime administrator.
Amendments to the Marshall Islands Maritime Law and Regulations: Pre-Signing Mortgage Instruments | JD Supra
Background The Republic of the Marshall Islands recently amended its maritime law and related regulations. Specifically, Section 302 of the Maritime Act of the Marshall Islands (the “Maritime Act”) has been revised to allow that certain mortgage instruments – those that provide they shall only become valid and effective upon recording with the maritime administrator – shall in fact be valid and effective only upon such recording with the maritime administrator.
“Pursuant to Agreement” Mortgage under the Marshall Islands Maritime Act | JD Supra
Background Section 309(2) of the Maritime Act of the Marshall Islands has been amended recently to provide important clarifications on what indebtedness may be secured by a so-called “pursuant to agreement” mortgage as described further below. What was the issue? The general rule under the Maritime Act is that a ship mortgage may not secure future indebtedness that has yet to be incurred at the time of the mortgage recording.
The Corporate Transparency Act | JD Supra
Background The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was enacted by the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Joseph Biden, in 2021 as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020. The purpose of the CTA is to combat money laundering and terrorism funding. The CTA takes effect on January 1, 2024. What does the CTA require?
Ocean Shipping Reform Act | JD Supra
Background The Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA), which amends the Shipping Act, was signed into law by U.S. President Joseph Biden in 2022 to alleviate certain measures taken by shipping companies in the midst of supply chain delays.
Offshore Wind Public Funding | JD Supra
Background Offshore wind is the renewable energy industry’s newest darling. Federal and state funding opportunities have abounded in the wake of increasingly available and reliable technologies to implement the green energy source, but these opportunities coexist with myriad regulatory frameworks. Though offshore wind is not entirely without opposition, the US government and various federal and state agencies have excitedly begun working on wind power projects and incentives.
Knock-for-Knock Indemnities | JD Supra
Background A knock-for-knock indemnity clause is a contractual risk allocation mechanism commonly utilized in the oil and gas industry. Charterparties and other maritime contracts concerning vessels also sometimes include this concept. What are knock-for-knock indemnities?
Facility Fees and Accrual | JD Supra
Background Lenders not only earn interest on the amounts lent, which needs to be sufficient not only to cover the lender’s cost of capital but also provide a sufficient return, but they also typically receive, depending on their role, transaction related fees, e.g., agency fees, commitment fees, upfront fees, arrangement fees, etc. These fees are negotiated at the Term Sheet stage of the transaction and may be set forth in the facility agreement or in one or more fee letters.
Economic Sanctions and the Russian Oil Price Cap Policy | JD Supra
Background As the Russia-Ukraine war approaches its one-year anniversary with no end in sight, U.S., EU and UK authorities, among other nations, continue to exert calculated but sustained pressure on the Russian Federation in the form of economic sanctions. In this month’s edition of Simply Speaking, we discuss the basics of economic sanctions, and the implementation of the Russian oil “price cap policy” over Russian-origin crude oil and petroleum products. What are Economic Sanctions?
Shipowners Take Note: EXII and CII Decarbonization Regulations Are Now Effective | JD Supra
January 11, 2023 Brian Maloney, Hoyoon Nam, Kurt Plankl, Michael Timpone Seward & Kissel LLP + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: The much anticipated and debated EEXI (Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index) and CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) regulations have gone effective as of January 1, 2023. All ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above will be assigned a CII letter rating from A to E (with A being the best).
Promissory Notes | JD Supra
Background A promissory note, in its simplest form, is an instrument by which a Borrower (the Maker) acknowledges its obligation to repay the Lender (the Payee).
U.S. Private Placements: Secured Notes for Vessel Owners | JD Supra
Background In recent years, one of the emerging financing methods for public and private vessel owners has been private placements of debt securities, wherein a company usually owning multiple vessels will sell securities to a select group of qualified investors.
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