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Friday, December 17, 2021
US Commercial Fishing Industry Teams Up with Oil Lobby to Fight Against Offshore Wind
Offshore

US Commercial Fishing Industry Teams Up with Oil Lobby to Fight Against Offshore Wind

By Nichola Groom Dec 17 (Reuters) – Members of the U.S. commercial fishing industry are teaming up with an oil industry-backed lobbying group to

December 17, 2021
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Thursday, December 16, 2021
offshore wind farm
Offshore

BOEM Environmental Review Finds ‘No Significant Impacts’ from New York Offshore Wind Plan

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed its environmental review of potential impacts from offshore

December 16, 2021
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
offshore wind farm with vessel in foreground
Offshore

Biden Administration’s Proposed Wind Leases Could Generate $4.5 Billion in Federal Revenue -Study

New offshore wind leases in the United States could generate up to $4.5 billion in federal revenue over the coming decades, according to a new economic impact

December 14, 2021
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Friday, December 10, 2021
MARAD Awards $12.6 Million in Grants to Marine Highway Projects
Shipping

MARAD Awards $12.6 Million in Grants to Marine Highway Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded $12.6 million in grants to nine marine highway projects across the U.S. to

December 10, 2021
Total Views: 2042

Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Biden Sees Progress in Supply Crisis Amid Faster Inflation
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Biden Sees Progress in Supply Crisis Amid Faster Inflation

By Jenny Leonard (Bloomberg) — President Joe Biden said his administration’s work has begun to alleviate supply-chain disruptions and that higher

December 1, 2021
Total Views: 565

Sunday, November 28, 2021
Germany Continues To Work With U.S. On Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Deal
Offshore

Germany Continues To Work With U.S. On Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Deal

BERLIN, Nov 28 (Reuters) – Germany said on Sunday it was continuing to work closely with the United States on implementing a deal on the Nord Stream 2

November 28, 2021
Total Views: 1687

Friday, November 26, 2021
offshore wind farm under construction. DJ Mattaar / Shutterstock
Offshore

Biden Administration Approves Nation’s Second Commercial-Scale Offshore Wind Farm

The U.S. Department of the Interior has approved the construction and operations of the South Fork Wind project offshore Rhode Island, marking the second

November 26, 2021
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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Biden Orders Release of Strategic Petroleum Reserves in Challenge to OPEC+
Shipping

Biden Orders Release of Strategic Petroleum Reserves in Challenge to OPEC+

By Ari Natter, Jennifer Jacobs, Jennifer A. Dlouhy and Annmarie Hordern (Bloomberg) — The U.S. will release 50 million barrels of crude from its

November 23, 2021
Total Views: 910

Wednesday, November 17, 2021
White House Lauds Progress at Ports, Cites Shipping Competition Concerns
Ports

White House Lauds Progress at Ports, Cites Shipping Competition Concerns

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) – The White House on Wednesday lauded improvements in clogged U.S. supply chains, with more goods moving

November 17, 2021
Total Views: 1246

FMC to Engage Ocean Carriers and Terminal Operators on Container Returns
Ports

FMC to Engage Ocean Carriers and Terminal Operators on Container Returns

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on Wednesday announced a plan to engage with ocean carriers and marine terminal operators as part of a new initiative

November 17, 2021
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Biden Administration’s First Federal Offshore Lease Auction Attracts $190 Million in High Bids
Offshore

Biden Administration’s First Federal Offshore Lease Auction Attracts $190 Million in High Bids

U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) holds first offshore oil and gas lease sale of the Biden Administration,

November 17, 2021
Total Views: 834

offshore rig
Offshore

Biden Administration’s Gulf Oil Auction to Test Appetite for Offshore Reserves

The Biden Administration will hold its first offshore oil and gas lease sale on Wednesday, but only under a court order to do so. By Jennifer A. Dlouhy

November 17, 2021
Total Views: 449

Wednesday, November 10, 2021
White House Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Action Plan for America’s Ports and Waterways
Ports

White House Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Action Plan for America’s Ports and Waterways

Below is a fact sheet provided by The White House outlining the Biden-?Harris Action Plan for the nation’s ports and waterways following the passing of

November 10, 2021
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Biden to Visit Baltimore With Promise to Unclog Ports
Ports

Biden to Visit Baltimore With Promise to Unclog Ports

By Jarrett Renshaw and Andrea Shalal Nov 10 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden will visit the Port of Baltimore on Wednesday to tout billions of

November 10, 2021
Total Views: 444

Tuesday, November 9, 2021
White House Looks to Move Quickly on $17 Billion Revamp of U.S. Ports
Ports

White House Looks to Move Quickly on $17 Billion Revamp of U.S. Ports

By David Shepardson and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) – The White House plans to move quickly on a $17 billion revamp of U.S. ports

November 9, 2021
Total Views: 1268

Biden’s Commerce Chief Says Supply Chain Hurdles to Last Well Into 2022
Ports

Biden’s Commerce Chief Says Supply Chain Hurdles to Last Well Into 2022

By Eric Martin (Bloomberg) — U.S. supply chains will take “some number of months” to normalize next year, and vaccine mandates for companies will

November 9, 2021
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Friday, November 5, 2021
offshore wind farm with vessel in foreground
Offshore

US Calls on Nations to Set Bold Targets for Offshore Wind

Nov 4 (Reuters) – A top U.S. official on Thursday challenged nations to join the United States in setting aggressive goals to expand electricity

November 5, 2021
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Thursday, November 4, 2021
containerships anchored off port of los angeles
Shipping

White House Blog Post: ‘Improving and Tracking Supply Chains Link by Link’

White House blog post “Improving and Tracking Supply Chains Link by Link” tries to shed light on supply chain problems and solutions. The

November 4, 2021
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US Views on Shipping’s Voyage to Zero Carbon Presented at COP26 Event
Environment

US Views on Shipping’s Voyage to Zero Carbon Presented at COP26 Event

The COP26 confab in Glasgow has seen numerous breakout meetings and sidebar events, on both sides of the river. An excellent three-day meeting on the south

November 4, 2021
Total Views: 536

Thursday, October 21, 2021
Biden’s Port Envoy Urges Congress to Act on Infrastructure Bills
Ports

Biden’s Port Envoy Urges Congress to Act on Infrastructure Bills

By Keith Laing and Josh Wingrove (Bloomberg) — The White House’s point person on ports is urging Congress to wrap negotiations on a $550 billion

October 21, 2021
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