Eric Watkins
North America Editor
Eric Watkins is the former North America Editor for Lloyd’s List, covering the US, Canada and Mexico. Based in California, Eric covered maritime operations, shipping finance, governmental policies, and enforcement & regulations impacting shipping that does business with and within North America.
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US announces $2.9bn for transport infrastructure grants
The grant funding offers ‘a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix our outdated infrastructure and invest in major projects for the future of our economy’, transport secretary Buttigieg said
Shipping reform bill gets US committee approval
‘These ocean shipping companies are making record profits,’ the head of the committee said. ‘They have made $150bn in profits in 2021, and ocean import volume for the first quarter of this year is forecast to increase by more than 30%’
US expands audit of ocean carriers’ export policies
US Senate also will take a key step to begin negotiations with the House of Representatives on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022
US Congress panel considers shipping reform legislation
The legislation will provide ‘fundamental updates’ to the shipping regulatory structure, according to the National Association of Manufacturers
Port of Los Angeles reports busiest February on record
US retail sales will total around $5trn this year, according to forecasts, which will boost containerised import figures at the nation’s ports
FMC extends detention and demurrage consultation
That request was made by some 44 trade associations, including the Agriculture Transportation Coalition and the National Retail Federation