🚢 By Land and By Sea – Captain’s Log: What You Missed While You Were Distracted by Trade Tariffs This Week ⚓️

🎙 Episode Date: April 4, 2025

Trade tariffs stole the spotlight—but there was a lot more happening out of the spotlight. In this Captain’s Log, we cover what you may have missed..

⚓ The Maritime Professor® presents By Land and By Sea Podcast 🎙️ – an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain with Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professor® and Squall Strategies®)

1️⃣ FMC’s Global Chokepoints Investigation

The Federal Maritime Commission is investigating seven strategic chokepoints in international ocean shipping. Why? Because what happens there impacts all of us—and now is your chance to weigh in.

2️⃣ DOT’s Regulatory Overhaul: They Want Your Input

The U.S. Department of Transportation is inviting YOU to help them identify outdated, unnecessary, or burdensome regulations, guidance, or reporting requirements. Public participation is open—here’s how you can be part of it.

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3️⃣ USTR’s Section 301 Hearings on China’s Shipbuilding Dominance

The hearings were held last week. Transcripts were released this week. I’m reviewing the details and will be pulling highlights that matter most for ocean shipping professionals.

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