By Land and By Sea

A $45.6 million award at the Federal Maritime Commission sounds like the whole story until the losing side walks into federal court and starts arguing about the Constitution. We take you from a nuts-and-bolts ocean shipping fight over minimum quantity commitments and service contract performance to a much bigger question: how much authority should the FMC have to decide Shipping Act disputes through administrative law judges, and are those ALJs structured in a constitutional way?We unpack why MQCs matter so much to shippers, carriers, NVOCCs, and beneficial cargo owners, especially when the market gets tight and freight is pushed from contract rates to the spot market. If you lived through 2020 and 2021, you remember the pain: a lane that once priced around a couple thousand dollars can spike into five figures, and suddenly “committed cargo” and “committed space” become a legal battlefield. We also explain why these cases aren’t just breach of contract claims, and how “enforceability” can become a Shipping Act issue when contracts are filed with and monitored by the FMC.Then we zoom out to what’s happening in Washington, DC and why maritime policy feels like a once-in-a-generation moment. From port infrastructure and shipyard funding to the broader push for U.S. maritime dominance, one keynote line sticks with us: “the sea is not a border, it is the extension of the homeland.” It’s a reminder that ocean shipping is not the edge of the map, it’s where commerce, national strategy, and supply chain resilience keep going.Subscribe, share this with a shipping nerd in your life, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What do you think matters more here: the MQC guidance or the constitutional challenge to ALJs?Send us Fan MailSupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

A $500 bill shouldn’t be able to move markets, but that’s exactly why we wanted to unpack the Evergreen detention case and the DC Circuit’s latest word on the FMC’s incentive principle. We walk through the real-world question hiding inside a tiny invoice: if a terminal is closed for a holiday weekend and the gates are literally shut, can detention charges still be “reasonable” under the Shipping Act? I break down how the Federal Maritime Commission ties detention and demurrage to freight fluidity, why the court pushed for fact-driven analysis, and what this means for weekend charges, holiday closures, return restrictions, and any scenario where equipment cannot physically move.Then we shift to a much bigger dollar headline with major shipper implications: the initial FMC decision awarding more than $46.5 million in reparations to Bed Bath and Beyond’s successor against OOCL. We talk through the claims and findings around service contracts, minimum quantity commitments (MQCs), space allocation, premium pricing, refusal to deal, and retaliation, plus why this ruling may add structure to how MQC failures can be treated as potential Shipping Act violations rather than just private contract disputes.We close by connecting global policy to daily logistics. The FMC Chairman’s appearance at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) MEPC for net zero framework talks raises a practical concern: new vessel compliance costs do not stay on the vessel, they show up in surcharges, freight rates, and the prices paid by importers, exporters, retailers, and consumers. And even with DHS funding restored, we explain why the US Coast Guard cannot be collateral damage in political fights if we’re serious about maritime security, port operations, and supply chain resilience. Subscribe, share this with your team, and leave a review so more people can follow the rules that shape how ocean shipping really works.Send us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

The Coast Guard is still standing the watch, launching rescues, protecting ports, and keeping maritime commerce moving, but the pay story behind the uniform is far messier than most people realize. When a partial government shutdown hits the Department of Homeland Security, the Coast Guard gets pulled into a funding gap that creates real stress for families and real risk for operational readiness. I wanted more than surface-level commentary, so I picked up the phone and called someone I trust to get the facts straight.Retired Coast Guard Rear Admiral John Mauger joins me to walk through what is actually happening with DHS appropriations, delayed pay, and the difference between uniformed Coast Guard members and the civilian workforce that supports critical missions. We talk about what counts as “essential,” what work slows down, and why “back pay later” does not solve the immediate problem of bills due today. He also explains the fast-moving situation on Capitol Hill, including carve-outs and funding proposals that may protect some DHS components while leaving the Coast Guard stuck in the “rest of DHS” bucket.We also zoom out to the bigger maritime picture: shipbuilding hearings, the maritime industrial base, workforce retention, long-range planning, and why maritime security is national security. If we want resilience in the maritime transportation system and a stronger U.S. maritime supply chain, funding stability cannot be an afterthought.If this breakdown helps, subscribe and share the episode with someone who cares about maritime policy, national security, or ocean shipping, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.Send us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Coast Guard funding shouldn’t be a footnote, yet the consequences are landing squarely on mariners, ports, and the companies trying to keep ships moving. We break down what a continued government funding lapse means in real operational terms, including why the National Maritime Center and Regional Exam Centers being closed turns into delayed merchant mariner credentials, canceled exams, and a backlog that will haunt the maritime workforce long after headlines move on. Temporary extensions and paused testing clocks help, but they’re triage, not a functioning credentialing system.We also dig into the mounting pressure campaign from industry, including a coalition letter that frames credentialing delays as a direct threat to vessel safety, port operations, and national security. The Merchant Marine’s role as an auxiliary to the U.S. Navy makes this more than a regulatory inconvenience. If workforce readiness and maritime safety are strategic priorities, stable Coast Guard funding is foundational, not optional, and it deserves louder public and congressional attention.From there, we look ahead to a joint House hearing that puts shipbuilding, maritime industrial base capacity, commercial shipping realities, and agency coordination in the same room. Finally, we unpack the Federal Maritime Commission’s new hazardous cargo investigation, including radioactive cargo, through the lens of Shipping Act authority, discrimination concerns, and “unreasonable refusal to deal” market access issues that could reshape how certain exports move through global ocean shipping. Subscribe, share this with a maritime colleague, and leave a review, and then tell us what change would make the biggest difference right now: funding, staffing, or process reform?Send us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Cargo drives fleets. Fleets sustain mariners. And if we’re serious about maritime dominance, commercial cargo has to be part of the strategy. This week I wanted to connect a few threads that illustrate how the day-to-day mechanics of ocean shipping and the long-term future of the U.S. maritime system are unfolding at the same time.I start with the D.C. Circuit decision in World Shipping Council v. Federal Maritime Commission, which upheld the FMC’s rule defining “unreasonable refusal to deal or negotiate” under the Shipping Act. We walk through the statutory background, the role of OSRA 2022, and how the rule frames the totality-of-the-circumstances test the Commission can use when evaluating vessel space disputes. That includes the controversial documented export policy requirement and the debate over whether quoting an extremely high rate can function as a refusal to negotiate without crossing into rate regulation.Then I zoom out and offer what I jokingly call a “maritime strategy addendum from The Maritime Professor.” After reviewing the recent maritime policy conversations in Washington, I walk through a few pillars that I think deserve more attention in the national discussion. Commercial cargo needs to remain central to maritime strategy. Shipping policy can’t assume everything moves in containers when bulk and breakbulk cargo still dominate major commodity flows. Market incentives may be necessary if we want cargo to consistently move on U.S.-flag vessels. And if shipbuilding capacity is going to expand, we need to be realistic about the scale of investment required to move beyond incremental programs.Finally, I reflect on witnessing the transfer of Maine Maritime Academy’s new National Security Multi-Mission Vessel. These ships are designed to replace aging training vessels at the state maritime academies, but they also highlight a bigger reality: none of these maritime strategies work without mariners. Training ships are floating classrooms, and workforce development remains one of the most important long-term investments the industry can make.Subscribe, share the episode with a colleague in shipping or logistics, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Send us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Emergency fees. Geopolitical chokepoints. Antitrust guardrails. Funding gaps that quietly slow the Coast Guard. Maritime policy isn’t moving in one lane right now, and I wanted to connect the dots while the industry is trying to keep cargo moving.I start with the Strait of Hormuz and the wave of emergency fuel surcharges tied to rising bunker costs and operational risk. Even when a crisis feels like pure force majeure territory, the Federal Maritime Commission is reminding carriers that U.S. Shipping Act compliance still applies. We walk through what the FMC is actually saying about tariff notice timing, special permission requests, and why the tariff in effect when cargo is received can become the rulebook in a dispute. I also tie it back to lessons from the Red Sea, where shippers pushed for more transparency and better justification instead of a blanket “it’s a crisis” explanation.Next, I dig into an interesting FMC determination involving the World Shipping Council and the limits of filed agreements and limited antitrust protection under the statute. The Commission’s move to cancel certain categories and demand tighter justifications is one of the first guardrail signals on how “cooperative working arrangements” may be interpreted going forward, and it matters for how trade associations and carriers coordinate.Then we zoom out to China’s increased inspections and detentions of Panama-flag vessels, the Panama Canal terminal backdrop, and the corrective tools the FMC could use if foreign practices start harming U.S. commerce. I wrap with what a DHS funding lapse means for the Coast Guard and mariner credential processing, plus a major PIDP port infrastructure funding opportunity and a bigger question: maritime dominance is not just defense sealift, so how do we build commercial fleet strength that can scale?Subscribe, share this with a colleague in shipping or logistics, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Send us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Port terminals are the one place where global ocean trade physically becomes the U.S. economy and that handoff is far more fragile, expensive, and policy-driven than most people realize. I’m joined by Matt Leech, President and CEO of Ports America, to talk through what actually happens from hook to gate and why terminals sit at the center of maritime strength, infrastructure investment, and supply chain resilience.We start with Matt’s path through Sea-Land and the early system-building era of containerization, then follow the industry’s consolidation through CSX World Terminals and the rise of DP World. Along the way, we get specific about the capital intensity of terminal development and the operational strain created by vessel upsizing, from crane requirements to yard design to inland throughput. Matt also offers a clear reframing of the COVID congestion story: ships kept moving, but the landside ecosystem could not absorb the surge.From there, we dig into what Ports America does as both a terminal operator and a stevedore, how U.S. port governance varies from landlord ports to operating ports, and why “looking out of the gate” matters as much as marine-side productivity. We also cover intermodal rail strategy, including Baltimore’s new double-stack capability, plus the bigger policy questions tied to the Maritime Action Plan, the Maritime Security Trust Fund, tonnage tax design, and the real cost drivers behind U.S. flag shipping.If you care about global shipping, port operations, maritime policy, or the future of the U.S. supply chain, this conversation connects the history to the hard decisions ahead. Subscribe, share this with a colleague, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.Send us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

A leadership shift at the Federal Maritime Commission can change how every container moves and how every consumer pays. We sit down with Chair Laura DeBella for a candid, fast-paced tour of her path from real estate and rural economic development to port director, harbor pilot advocate during the cruise shutdown, Florida’s Secretary of Commerce, and now head of the nation’s ocean shipping competition authority.Laura shares how a people-first, business-informed mindset shapes her approach to fair and reliable ocean transportation. We dig into what small ports can do that mega-terminals can’t, why Marine Highway services still matter, and how pilots kept ships moving when cruise revenues vanished. She breaks down the unglamorous but vital side of leadership—supporting staff, running an agency, and keeping investigations and rulemakings sharp—while outlining a global posture that recognizes geopolitics, chokepoints, and alliance behavior ripple straight into U.S. shipper costs and delivery times.We also explore how the FMC’s existing authorities—agreements oversight, service contract monitoring, detention and demurrage enforcement, and tools like the Foreign Shipping Practices Act—can protect shippers without waiting for new laws. Expect clear talk on chassis, congestion in the heartland after winter storms, cruise market dynamics, and the simple truth that maritime is not a niche: it is the backbone of trade. If you care about competition, transparency, and getting goods where they need to go at a fair price, this conversation delivers context you can use.Enjoy the episode? Follow the show, share it with a colleague, and leave a quick review so more shippers and supply chain pros can find it.Send us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

A 41-page Maritime Action Plan just reframed the future of U.S. shipping, and we dove in the moment it dropped. Lauren welcomes shipbuilding specialist Caitlin Hardy to unpack what’s real, what’s next, and where the biggest leverage points are—from yard financing and mariner pipelines to cargo policy, OEM localization, and Arctic ambitions.We start with the four pillars and why incentives may finally align shipyards, operators, and suppliers. Expect a frank look at capital: expanding grants and financing beyond “small yard” scale, a proposed maritime incentives coalition to unify state and federal tools, and prosperity zones that pull investment inland. We debate the universal one‑cent fee on foreign‑built vessels calling U.S. ports—how it could seed a Maritime Security Trust Fund without spiking prices—and the “bridge strategy” with allies like Korea and Japan to build early hulls abroad while standing up U.S. capacity at home.People remain the constraint, so we get specific on workforce reforms: faster, digital credentialing; high‑fidelity simulators that count toward seatime; Military‑to‑Mariner upgrades that honor Navy and Coast Guard experience; and tax relief for income earned on U.S.‑flag ships in international trade. We tackle procurement friction head‑on—multi‑hull orders, vessel construction managers, and repeatable commercial designs—and the sensitive balance between accelerating standardization and protecting intellectual property. Then we zoom into the industrial base: cutting sole‑source dependencies for shafts, propellers, steels, and electronics, and creating durable demand signals so OEMs onshore for good.Finally, we head north. The plan’s Arctic chapter is far more muscular than expected, spotlighting Alaska infrastructure, ice‑capable tonnage, fisheries, and maritime domain awareness, plus tightly scoped seabed resource partnerships with allies. Threaded through is a strategic commercial fleet concept to ensure U.S.‑controlled cargo capacity that can surge in crisis, reinforcing programs like MSP and TSP. Whether you’re in ports, policy, shipyards, or on the bridge, this breakdown gives you the context to act, not just react.If this helped you make sense of a complex, fast‑moving moment, follow the show, subscribe, and leave a review. Share this with a colleague and tell us: which lever should be funded first?Send us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Rates may be easing, but the real story is reliability. We open with a change at the Port of New York and New Jersey, where a long-running absenteeism problem finally meets stricter rules—small news on the surface, big implications for crane productivity, truck turns, and vessel planning. Predictable people make predictable ports, and that consistency is the backbone of schedule integrity shippers depend on.From there, we widen the lens to India’s plan for a state-backed container carrier and what that triggers in U.S. oversight. The Federal Maritime Commission’s controlled carrier rules exist to keep state-supported pricing aligned with commercial reality, protecting fair competition while allowing new capacity to enter the market. We explain how those guardrails work, why rate-change notice periods matter, and what shippers should expect if India’s line touches U.S. trades.We also track the capacity story: Gemini’s tighter network is lifting reliability while newbuilds arrive and services start threading the Suez again. Shorter voyages free vessel days and effectively add space—classic conditions for rate pressure. That’s good for budgets, but we caution against celebrating unsustainably low prices. Carriers face higher operating costs than a decade ago, and history shows that fragile balance sheets lead to fragile schedules. Reliability beats cheap when your inventory strategy is on the line.Finally, we break down Panama’s Supreme Court decision voiding long-standing port concessions, the geopolitical backlash, and APM Terminals stepping in to stabilize operations. Against the backdrop of the FMC’s Maritime Chokepoints Investigation, we connect how canal policies, flags of convenience, and corrective authorities can shape access and costs for U.S.-bound cargo. The throughline is simple: labor, law, and lanes are converging to reset the risk map for global ocean shipping.If you found this breakdown useful, follow the show, share it with your team, and leave a quick review. Got a take on rates versus reliability? Drop us a note and join the conversation.Send us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Leadership, enforcement, investment, data, and training all hit the throttle this week—and the supply chain is going to feel it. We kick off with Commissioner Dabella’s rapid move to FMC chair and why that shift matters: the chair sets priorities, drives enforcement tempo, and shapes the agency’s posture on competition and fairness. Pair that with an expanded ALJ bench and shippers, truckers, and carriers can expect faster case movement and clearer guidance that reduces uncertainty in contracts and operations.We then unpack the FMC’s targeted investigation into chassis choice. After a landmark ruling against exclusive chassis designations in key markets, the commission is probing whether similar restrictions have crept into private service contracts. If you operate in LA–Long Beach, Savannah, Chicago, or Memphis—or if you’re a BCO, trucker, or chassis provider affected by split moves and availability—this is your moment to weigh in with specifics before the March 27 deadline. Real-world detail will shape real-world rules.Data takes center stage as DOT’s FLOW initiative names a new executive board spanning ports, ocean carriers, retailers, and logistics pros. FLOW’s edge is early signal detection: anonymized purchase order visibility that helps stakeholders spot congestion and rebalance capacity before the pain shows up at the gate. On the infrastructure front, CMA CGM and Stonepeak launch United Ports LLC, a $2.4B joint venture that injects capital into ten terminals, including LA’s Phoenix Marine Services and Port Liberty terminals in New York and New Jersey—translating boardroom commitments into yard upgrades, better rail, and more predictable turns.We also celebrate grit and readiness. The Coast Guard cutter Polar Star marked 50 years by breaking ice to free a luxury ship near Antarctica, underscoring the urgent need to recapitalize America’s icebreaking capability. Mariners get a long-overdue win with the NMC’s ASAP portal, bringing digital submissions and status tracking to credentialing. And talent takes a leap forward as Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s NEXIES program builds a training pipeline with Finland’s leaders in modular shipbuilding and robotics—knowledge that will flow straight into U.S. yards.To cap it off, Michigan reveals a thoughtful, actionable maritime strategy that treats the Great Lakes as a modern marine highway. Intermodal investments, clean-energy ferries, workforce growth, innovation zones, and a smart balance with recreation form a roadmap other states can adapt. If momentum had a sound, it’s this week’s episode. If it had a purpSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Cargo shouldn’t pick ports based on loopholes. We unpack why a long-ignored gap in the harbor maintenance fee has pushed high-value containers toward Canada and Mexico, and how a renewed push from the Federal Maritime Commission is putting Section 6 of last year’s executive order back on the table. You’ll hear a clear breakdown of what the proposal aims to do—require foreign-origin cargo that first hits North America by vessel to pay applicable duties and fees even when it crosses the U.S. border by land, plus a 10% service fee—and why that could realign incentives back to U.S. gateways.We also celebrate a milestone that puts maritime education front and center. The Patriot State, a new National Security Multi-Mission Vessel, is making its first Panama Canal transit, giving cadets a rare, hands-on training experience while showcasing the promise of the vessel construction management model. By leveraging commercial best practices and a single construction manager, the NSMV program is delivering ships faster and closer to budget, with each sister ship improving on the last. That matters for readiness, disaster response capability, and the pipeline of skilled mariners who keep the supply chain moving.Rounding it out, we break down a fresh court ruling upholding the Jones Act against a port preference challenge. The decision underscores that cabotage rules apply uniformly and support national security, workforce preservation, and commercial resilience. Taken together, these moves signal a shift from policy talk to action: leadership is in place, stakeholder engagement is ramping up, and legislative follow-through could lock in lasting change. If the loophole closes and SHIPS Act elements advance, expect meaningful impacts on port calls, jobs, and inland networks.If you enjoyed this deep dive, follow the show, share with a colleague, and leave a quick review. Your feedback helps more maritime pros and curious listeners find us and join the conversation.Send us Fan MailSupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Headlines move cargo now. The FMC has reopened its probe into Spain’s reported port access denials and just raised MSC’s civil penalties to $22.6M, calling months of reefer overcharges a “practice,” not a glitch. We break down what this data‑driven era means for ocean carriers, BCOs, and anyone auditing detention and demurrage, then shift to the Pacific Northwest’s shipbuilding playbook, where serial production, robotics, and grid upgrades could reset costs and timelines—if financing and talent keep pace.Then we sit down with Manifest founder and conference chair Pam Simon for a ground‑level look at how an end‑to‑end supply chain summit can actually move the needle. Pam shares why maritime sits at the center this year—ports from Miami to Singapore, DCSA, alliances, and BCOs on stage to tackle standards, transparency, cold chain performance, and intermodal handoffs. Expect real talk on compliance, carbon reporting, and safety rules that are becoming board‑level priorities. It’s not theory; it’s where pilots turn into contracts, demos turn into deployments, and LinkedIn connections turn into partnerships.We also explore the looming workforce cliff and a simple idea with outsized potential: a maritime industry merit badge through Scouting America to build awareness and a talent pipeline from curiosity to credential. With leadership seats filling at the FMC and MARAD, and environmental policies tightening in the EU and beyond, coordination between policy, capital, and technology has never mattered more.Heading to Vegas? Treat Manifest like a business development sprint: set targets, book meetings in the app, show up early to sessions, and get hands‑on with the tech. Not attending? Follow the headlines—deals and announcements from the floor will shape procurement, network design, and emissions strategies across 2026. If this conversation helped you see the moving pieces more clearly, subscribe, share with a colleague who lives in spreadsheets and vessel schedules, and leave a review so others can find the show.Send us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Ocean shipping conversations often blur the line between alliances and consolidation. This episode breaks down how carrier alliances function in practice, why vessel sharing can improve routing and efficiency, and how ownership changes raise very different competition concerns. Using the ongoing discussion around ZIM as context, we connect market structure, port leadership transitions, and regulatory timing to real-world supply-chain resilience.  Expanded Summary Ocean shipping conversations often lump alliances and consolidation together—but doing so misses how the market actually functions. In this episode of By Land and By Sea, we take a closer look at ocean carrier alliances and make a clear distinction between cooperation and ownership. Using a plain-language aviation analogy, we explain how vessel sharing can increase routing options, enable more direct services, and improve equipment utilization—sometimes benefiting shippers through better network design and operational efficiency. Alliances, when properly structured, allow carriers to share assets while still competing for cargo. We then use the ongoing discussion around ZIM as a case study—not as breaking news, but as a lens into how ownership changes differ from alliances and why acquisitions raise fundamentally different competition concerns. Consolidation permanently reduces the number of independent decision-makers in the market, which is why these conversations draw sustained attention from regulators, ports, labor, and governments. From there, the episode widens the aperture to leadership and governance shaping the supply chain this week: ⚓ The official announcement of Dr. Noel Hacegaba as the next CEO of the Port of Long Beach ⚓ A reflection on last week’s personal conversation with outgoing CEO Mario Cordero, and why leadership stories matter ⚓ A brief update on Senate procedural movement affecting pending FMC and MARAD nominations, and why we’re “oh so close” Taken together, this episode is about structure—how alliances, ownership, leadership, and regulatory timing interact to shape competition and resilience across global supply chains.  🎧 Episode: A Positive Case for Ocean Alliances 👉 Listen: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast Send us Fan MailSupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

🚢 A special By Land and By Sea Podcast episode — and a bittersweet moment in maritime leadershipThis week, I had the privilege of sitting down with MARIO CORDERO, who will be retiring this month after leading the Port of Long Beach through some of the most consequential years in supply chain history.And just this week, the Port announced that Dr. Noel Hacegaba will step in as the next CEO — marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another for one of America’s most important gateways.This interview is unique because it wasn’t just a formal conversation — it was a personal one.Mario and I worked together more than 10 years ago at the Federal Maritime Commission, and it is genuinely bittersweet to see him step away from this role. Not because he hasn’t earned a well-deserved breather — he has — but because this moment represents the closing of a major arc in his long, impactful career.Mario has never been someone who “just sits around,” and I have no doubt he will continue contributing to the industry in new and meaningful ways. After a bit of travel, as he told me with a smile.We talked about his earliest days, his years at the FMC, his role shaping the 2015 congestion report, global regulatory conversations, and what it was really like to lead Long Beach through the surge years.It was thoughtful, candid, and truly special.------⚓ JUST-IN-TIME LEARNING™ SPOTLIGHTCurious about how FMC and MARAD divide responsibilities? Or how their authorities connect to the issues Mario discusses in this episode?Check out our Just-in-Time Learning™ micro-course: 👉 “FMC vs. MARAD: Who Does What in U.S. Maritime Policy?”https://www.themaritimeprofessor.com/challenge-page/maritime-fmc-marad?programId=97f199ca-340b-4517-b03b-90d93a3aafcf------🤝 PARTNER PROMO — Manifest 2026The Maritime Professor® is thrilled to partner with Send us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Big policy moves rarely arrive one at a time. We dig into a trio of shifts changing how shippers, carriers, and NVOCCs plan: the FMC’s latest civil penalty settlements, early signs of a safer Suez Canal, and a targeted court decision that trims—but doesn’t topple—the detention and demurrage billing rule. Each story stands on its own, but together they point to a strategic truth: regulatory literacy is becoming a real advantage.We start with the $1.35M in FMC civil penalties and why that matters beyond headlines. These compromise agreements—without admissions—highlight where enforcement is focused: operating in line with published tariffs and making sure rates and charges are actually on the books. We also clarify a crucial detail that shapes incentives: penalty money goes to the U.S. general fund, not to the FMC. That keeps enforcement about standards, not collections, and it nudges everyone toward cleaner documentation, clearer contracts, and fewer “exceptions” that don’t survive scrutiny.From there, we pivot to routing strategy. After years of detours around the Horn of Africa, some carriers are testing a return to the Suez Canal. The upside is real—shorter transit times, better schedule reliability, improved equipment balance—but risk remains dynamic. We walk through how to scenario-plan Suez vs. Cape, protect mariner safety, and reset inventory buffers without overpromising to customers.We also break down the pause on Section 301 China port fees. Even with limited pass-through to shippers, the policy signaled that vessel build origin and control can carry costs on U.S. trades. That’s already influencing fleet allocation and future order books. Treat the pause as a lever that can move again. Build contracts that define surcharge handling, give yourself alternatives, and keep a live read on carrier exposure.Finally, we unpack the DC Circuit’s narrow ruling on the FMC billing rule. The court vacated the “who may be billed” section for lack of clarity, but left the rest intact: the 20 data fields, timing rules, and documentation guardrails still apply. The result is better invoices, simpler disputes, and fewer black-box charges—if you use the framework. We outline what to validate before paying, how to challenge errors, and where the FMC may go next.If this helped you see the road ahead more clearly, follow the show, share it with your team, and leave a review. Got a question or a topic you want us to tackle next? Send it our way and let’s dig in together.🎧 Listen to this week’s episode: 👉 www.TheMaritimeProfessor.comSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

From Buzzards Bay to Beijing — this week was all about maritime strategy in motion.Lauren recaps highlights from the Second Annual Massachusetts Maritime Strategy Conference, where federal and state leaders worked to align the Commonwealth with other states developing maritime strategies. From workforce pipelines to new ideas like a State House Office of Maritime Affairs, momentum is building.She also breaks down today’s USTR deadline on suspending the Section 301 China vessel and port fees — explaining who actually paid (hint: not shippers), why the pause matters, and what to watch next.⚓ Long Summary This week, strategy met reality — in two different arenas.Lauren dives into the Second Annual Massachusetts Maritime Strategy Conference, where state and federal leaders gathered at Massachusetts Maritime Academy to chart the next chapter of the Commonwealth’s maritime future. From the federal panel featuring Bill Doyle, USCG Rear Adm. (ret.) John Mauger, and Bill Golden to the brainstorming session that generated bold ideas — a possible YouTube campaign to promote the industry, a dedicated Office of Maritime Affairs, and ideas for incentives for ship repair jobs — the day’s energy was unmistakable.And the conversation hit home when Boston Ship Repair posted a photo of its idle dry dock and tagged MARAD, MSC, and NAVSEA — a reminder of why state-based maritime strategies matter. As Lauren puts it: “We need quick, clear menus of what each state can offer — because when federal funding is ready, it needs a place to go.”Then she turns to Washington, where the U.S. Trade Representative is closing public comments today on the Section 301 suspension — pausing the China-built and China-operated vessel fees for one year.Lauren explains why shippers largely avoided the cost (as carriers like COSCO and OOCL absorbed it), how the policy became a targeted pressure point, and why this “pause” is really a strategic timeout.🎓 Just-in-Time Learning™If this episode has you wanting to get back to the basics of “Who actually handles what in maritime?” check out “FMC vs. MARAD – Who Does What?”, available now at TheMaritimeProfessor.com.🤝 Partner PromoThe Maritime Professor® is thrilled to partner with Manifest - Future of Supply Chain (Vegas), February 9–11, 2026, at The Venetian Las Vegas. Join 7,000+ industry leaders and innovators — and save $200 with our link: 👉 https://ManifestVegas.com/Join/TheMaritimeProfessor.Send us Fan MailSupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Fresh off the Senate’s Sea Change: Reviving Commercial Shipbuilding hearing this week, Dr. Sal Mercogliano joins us to share everything he didn’t get to say on the record. We unpack his “Ships for America” warning, his proposal for a Maritime Reserves program, and what he hopes to see in the upcoming Maritime Action Plan due November 5. Then we turn to China’s unexpected restraint and what the one-year pause on Section 301 port fees really signals for global shipping strategy.⚓ Expanded SummaryWhen a congressional hearing earns praise instead of eye-rolls, you know something’s changing. The Senate’s Sea Change: Reviving Commercial Shipbuilding brought together voices from across the industry — Matt Paxton (Shipbuilders Council of America), Jeff Vogel (TOTE Services), Tuuli Snow (Snow & Company), and Dr. Sal Mercogliano (Campbell University) — for one of the most substantive maritime policy discussions in years.In this episode, we talk to Dr. Sal Mercogliano fresh off the hearing to capture everything that didn’t fit into his five-minute testimony. He expands on his call for a Maritime Reserves program — a proposal Senator Cantwell immediately engaged on — and explains why rebuilding America’s maritime strength means focusing on both ships and sailors. We also dive into his “Ships for America” warning, the lessons of the 1920 and 1936 Maritime Acts, and why the timing of the Maritime Action Plan could mark the start of a genuine U.S. maritime strategy revival.Highlights from the hearing: 🔹 How Sal’s “Ships for America” message reframed U.S. industrial strategy 🔹 His proposal for a Maritime Reserves program — and how Sen. Cantwell immediately engaged on it 🔹 Why bipartisan momentum is building around the upcoming Maritime Action Plan (due Nov 5) 🔹 And what all this means for shipbuilders, mariners, and shippers watching U.S.–China trade signals after the temporary pause on Section 301 port feesWe also zoom out to the global picture — where a tentative U.S.–China deal has paused both U.S. and mirrored Chinese port fees for one year. Instead of escalating, Beijing matched Washington’s structure and quietly absorbed the costs through COSCO and OOCL. The result? Stability over spectacle — and a sign that both sides are managing leverage, not launching a trade war.If you’ve been waiting for proof that Washington is serious about maritime again — this is the episode.🎓 Just-in-Time Learning™ Course SpotlightSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Senate hearings meet Arctic geopolitics. This week’s episode breaks down how U.S. maritime nominees outlined plans to rebuild industrial strength and restore competitiveness—while Russia and China formalized their Northern Sea Route partnership, raising questions about access, influence, and the future of global chokepoints.  Expanded Description: In this episode of By Land and By Sea, Lauren unpacks two developments shaping the future of maritime policy and global trade. ⚓ On Capitol Hill: The Senate Commerce Committee vetted nominees for the Federal Maritime Commission (Robert Harvey and Laura DiBella) and the Maritime Administration (Stephen Carmel). Carmel highlighted that it’s not just about ships—it’s about cargo. Harvey emphasized the impact of enforcement actions and even explained his Great Lakes ties, while DiBella focused on fairness and transparency in detention and demurrage practices and across the supply chain ecosystem. 🔹 And another thing... Chairman Ted Cruz called for a maritime strategy centered on removing regulatory barriers, modernizing ports, and attracting private capital—signaling bipartisan recognition that maritime competitiveness is national security. ❄️ Meanwhile, in the Arctic: Russia and China signed a deal to co-develop the Northern Sea Route—the same corridor the FMC flagged as a potential chokepoint. Perhaps the risk isn’t just ice; it might also be access. As these nations coordinate on policy, infrastructure, and fees, the FMC’s chokepoint investigation becomes even more relevant to ensuring global cargo flow remains open and fair. 🎓 Just-in-Time Learning™ Spotlight: If all of this has you wondering—“Wait… which agency deals with what?”—you’re not alone. Check out my less than 30-minute course 👉 “FMC vs MARAD: Who Does What in Maritime Washington” at TheMaritimeProfessor.com. It’s plain language, practical.🎧 Episode: “FMC Nominees & the Arctic Watch: The Future of Maritime Policy and Chokepoints” 👉 Listen now: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast #maritime #shipping #FMC #MARAD #supplychain #maritimepolicy #ByLandAndBySea #TheMaritimeProfessor #NorthernSeaRoute #industrialbase #chokepoints Send us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Headlines scream trade war, but our radar shows choreography. We unpack how the U.S. Section 301 vessel fees and China’s mirrored port charges operate like a controlled conversation—clear signals with tight guardrails—while cargo keeps moving and markets recalibrate. From exemptions and caps to first-port-only assessments, we trace why this design aims at leverage, not revenue, and how carriers are already adapting without triggering a supply chain shock.We walk through the mechanics that matter: which vessels are actually exposed, why build origin and operating control change the calculus, and how alliances quietly repositioned tonnage to avoid the sharpest edges. You’ll hear why analysts see limited immediate impact on U.S. port calls, what COSCO’s steady rotations suggest about state-managed restraint, and how selective carve-outs reveal space for diplomacy. Then we zoom out to the long game—shipyard order books tilting toward South Korea, India, and allied builders—as incentives nudge capital away from fee-heavy risk and toward diversified capacity.If you manage logistics or compliance, this conversation is a field manual. We share a simple exposure map to build now, invoice checks to catch pass-throughs, and practical diversification moves that add flexibility without blowing up your network. We also look ahead: leadership shifts at the FMC and MARAD, data transparency pushes, and the coming leader-to-leader meeting that could turn reversible fees into negotiating chips on shipbuilding, port technology, and reciprocal access. The theme is precision over panic—policy as a scalpel, not a hammer—backed by steps you can take today.If this lens helps you see the signal in the noise, follow and subscribe, share with your team, and leave a review. Your feedback guides what we dive into next—and keeps this community a step ahead of the next policy move.----🎓 Just-in-Time Learning: USTR Section 301 Port Fees — plain-language, 30-minute mini-course 👉 TheMaritimeProfessor.com → Just-in-Time Learning----🤝 Partner Promo: We’re an Official Partner of Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics (Las Vegas, Feb 9–11).Manifest Vegas is the largest global supply chain & logistics tech event in the world, bringing together global supply chain executives, logistics service providers, cutting edge startups, venture investors and technology leaders. Join 6,000+ supply chain innovators to foster new strategies and relationships.🎟️ Listeners of By Land and By sea save an additional $200 off the cSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

This week’s episode connects the dots between ports, policy, and technology — from new AI cargo safety tools to China’s retaliatory port fees and the U.S.–Finland icebreaker deal. Fresh off the AAPA Annual Convention in Quebec City, Lauren breaks down how smart strategy means more than new tech — it’s about translation, visibility, and human insight.Expanded Description:In this week’s episode of By Land and By Sea, The Maritime Professor®, Lauren Beagen, unpacks a fast-moving week in global shipping and supply chain strategy.From AI scanning for dangerous goods to digital standards and tariff-driven behavior shifts, Lauren explores how data, design, and diplomacy are reshaping maritime operations — and why “smart strategy” means understanding the human element behind it all.⚓ AI cargo safety: The National Cargo Bureau and World Shipping Council launched a partnership using artificial intelligence to detect misdeclared or dangerous goods before loading — a major leap in predictive safety. 💸 Tariff enforcement: The DOJ sentenced executives in the L.A. fashion district for evading $19M in customs duties — a reminder that data integrity equals compliance integrity. 🧩 DCSA digital standards: The Digital Container Shipping Association launched its new standard conformance page— and now you can check carrier adoption directly on their conformance grid, covering Track & Trace, eBLs, and booking data (https://dcsa.org/standard-conformance) 🇨🇳 China’s retaliatory port fees: A mirror response to U.S. Section 301 tariffs, China imposed special port fees on U.S.-linked ships, starting at 400 yuan per net ton and rising to 1,120 yuan by 2028. 🚢 Industry workarounds: Bloomberg via gCaptain reports carriers are reflagging and rerouting to minimize tariff exposure — a clear sign that the policy is influencing fleet behavior, just as intended. ❄️ U.S.–Finland icebreaker deal: The U.S. approved a major collaboration with Finland to build 11 new icebreakers, bolstering Arctic access, Great Lakes operations, and allied shipbuilding capacity.From Quebec City to Washington, the message is clear: The maritime world isn’t just collecting data — it’s learning to translate it into action.🎧 Episode: When Trade Shifts, Data Steers: Lessons from Quebec City (AAPA Convention) 👉 Listen now at www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast💡 Takeaway: The future of maritime strategy isn’t about more data — it’s about better translation, visibility, and connection. ⚠️ As always, this content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. If you need an attorney, contact an attorney.#maritime #shipping Send us Fan MailSupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

If you’ve ever wondered how “90% of everything” actually reaches your doorstep, this conversation pulls back the curtain. I’m joined by Carl Bentzel—former FMC Commissioner and now Executive Director of the National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE)—to explain what terminal operators really do, why they’re the hub of the entire logistics ecosystem, and where U.S. ports must evolve to stay competitive without breaking the dance between ship, rail, truck, and warehouse.🎧 Expanded DescriptionCarl Bentzel has seen maritime from every angle: Capitol Hill, the FMC, and now as the leader of NAWE, representing the employers who keep U.S. terminals running. In this episode, he pulls no punches in explaining why terminals matter more than most people realize—and how policy, data, and labor all intersect at the dock.Carl traces key lessons from the pandemic crunch: transportation is cheap when it’s on time, but delays explode costs and risks across industries—from respirators to water treatment chemicals. We unpack how containerization and on-dock rail transformed throughput, and why today’s constraints are often hidden upstream (blank sailings, slow rail velocity) or downstream (chassis availability, limited warehouse hours).We dig into the push to rebuild a U.S. maritime industrial base amid heavy Chinese dominance in containers and ship-to-shore cranes, making the case for realistic transition periods, waivers, and funding so terminals can modernize without service shocks. We also tackle cross-border competition: how uneven penalties or taxes can nudge cargo toward Canada or Mexico, and what policy parity should look like.Data and labor take center stage too. The FMC’s Maritime Transportation Data Initiative revealed a simple truth: technology fails without timely, standardized operational data. We highlight practical fixes—DCSA-aligned standards, real-time ETAs, transparent gate schedules—that improve planning for everyone. And we talk people: safety, training, and adopting productivity-enhancing equipment through collaboration with longshore labor.Looking ahead, Carl lays out a pragmatic roadmap—dedicated infrastructure funding, decarbonization plans matched to cost and timelines, and tighter coordination across carriers, railroads, truckers, and warehouses—to keep the hub spinning.⚓ If you care about supply chain resilience, port competitiveness, and how policy choices ripple into prices and jobs, this one’s for you.🎧 Ports, Policy, and People: A Conversation with Carl Bentzel (NAWE) 👉 Listen now: www.TheMaritiSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

🎧 Short Summary Shipyards sit at the very heart of America’s maritime future, operating as both industrial engines and strategic assets essential to national security. In this conversation with Caitlin Hardy, Founder of Ness Sea Consulting, we explore the challenges and opportunities in rebuilding U.S. shipbuilding capacity, the lessons commercial yards can teach defense programs, and the innovations shaping maritime construction. Plus, I share reflections from the Women in AgriBusiness Summit, where bulk carriers and the looming Section 301 USTR port fees emerged as critical concerns for U.S. grain exports.  🎧 Expanded Description Shipyards don’t just build vessels—they shape America’s maritime strength. In this episode, I’m joined by Caitlin Hardy of Ness Sea Consulting to break down why shipyards are both economic engines and national security assets, and how America can rethink its approach to shipbuilding. Hardy brings a wealth of experience from her naval architecture background and work with industry leaders like Kongsberg, Crowley, Holland America, and Foss Maritime. Responding to our recurring car manufacturing analogy, she argues that the U.S. must first master building reliable “F-150s” before focusing too heavily on ambitious “Cybertrucks” in ship design. She also shares examples of commercial innovation—from AI-enhanced radar systems to hull-cleaning robots—that make shipping safer and more efficient without requiring revolutionary vessels. We also contrast commercial and defense practices, asking what the Navy could learn from cruise lines that refurbish massive vessels in just two weeks with thousands of contractors onboard. Hardy’s perspective highlights where efficiency and innovation can intersect. Alongside shipyards, we spotlight another pressing issue: bulk carriers and U.S. grain exports. At the Women in AgriBusiness Summit in Orlando, concerns centered on the new Section 301 USTR port fees set to begin October 14. With slim margins in ag exports and many bulk carriers Chinese-built or owned, a $1M+ fee could either deter vessels from calling U.S. ports—or erase the competitiveness of U.S. commodities if passed down the chain - both concerns I will continue to look into. For anyone involved in ocean shipping, maritime technology, or national security planning, this episode offers crucial insights into how shipyards and trade policy together shape America’s maritime future—and what steps we must take now to strengthen both.  ⚓ A special thanks to our partner Ness Sea Consulting for suppoSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Season 5 of By Land and By Sea continues with a Captain’s Log edition—a fast, plain-language rundown of the biggest moves reshaping U.S. maritime policy and global shipping.The maritime landscape is being reshaped through deliberate U.S. policy shifts targeting China's global port network, the United States implementing new vessel fees, WSC addressing container ship safety, expanding mariner credentialing, and combating cargo theft.US mounting ambitious maritime strategy to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative port network, treating port access as national securityNew USTR Section 301 port fees starting October 14 will charge vessels built in China or operated by Chinese companies when calling at US portsWorld Shipping Council launched a cargo safety program using AI-powered screening to prevent container ship fires caused by misdeclared dangerous goodsCoast Guard extended the sea service recency period from three to seven years, helping retain mariners who step away from sailingDOT seeking industry input on cargo theft through an October 20 Request for Information to address sophisticated criminal operations🎧 Listen: Season 5, Episode 2 — Ships, Fees, and Thieves: The New Maritime Chessboard 👉 TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast💡 Upcoming Live Webinar: Thursday, October 2 at 12:00 PM ET — USTR China 301 Port Fees. Register at TheMaritimeProfessor.com to learn who actually gets stuck with the bill—in plain language, no fine print.Send us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Season 5 kicks off with Acting Maritime Administrator Sang Yi, bringing his merchant marine background, Navy Reserve service, and policy expertise to MARAD at a pivotal time. We discuss the success of the NSMV/VCM program, the rebirth of Hanwha Philly Shipyard, and how innovation and tradition can move together in U.S. maritime. With new FMC nominees, billions in shipbuilding investment, and the Maritime Action Plan deadline on November 5, momentum is building fast. -----------🚢 Season 5 of By Land and By Sea sets sail with Acting Maritime Administrator Sang Yi.Since stepping into the role in June, Yi has been everywhere—listening, learning, and engaging with both familiar leaders and fresh voices across the industry. He brings a rare mix of merchant marine credentials, Navy Reserve service, and policy expertise to MARAD at a pivotal time for American shipbuilding.In our conversation, we dig into: ⚓ The National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) program—multi-mission ships for training, disaster response, and more. ⚓ The Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) model—how MARAD partnered with TOTE Services and Hanwha Philly Shipyard to deliver vessels on time and on budget. ⚓ The rebirth of Hanwha Philly Shipyard—from 60 workers to 1,800, with a $5B expansion plan on deck. ⚓ Yi’s four-pillar vision: people, ships, cargo, and ports—balancing deep respect for tradition with disruptive innovation.And the momentum doesn’t stop there. Since we last spoke: 🔹 Two new FMC nominees, Laura DiBella and Robert Harvey, are awaiting Senate confirmation - potentially bringing the Commission back to a full roster of five. 🔹 USTR’s Section 301 port fees take effect in October, reshaping costs for port calls depending on vessel build and operation. 🔹 The Maritime Action Plan—the capstone of the Executive Order on Maritime Dominance—is due November 5, setting the stage for what comes next.It’s a packed fall for U.S. maritime—new leadership, new ships, new policies, and new investments all converging.🎧 Season 5, Episode 1: Balancing Innovation and Tradition – A Conversation with Acting Maritime Administrator Sang Yi 👉 Listen here: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast💡 Engagement ask: Our first Just-in-Time Learning™ session is FMC vs. MARAD: What’s the Difference? What other mini-courses would beSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

🚢 By Land and By Sea Podcast – an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain 🎙️ Captain’s Log – “Season Finale: Maritime Voices, Industry Debates, and What’s Next” 🗓️ Week of July 26, 2025The 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®)Before we go on summer break, I’m diving into a packed episode:🔹 Where’s the maritime voice? DOT launches a new Transportation Advisory Board—but leaves shipping expertise off the invite list. 🔹 Cyber rules get real: The Coast Guard finalizes cybersecurity standards for ports, vessels, and facilities. 🔹 Cargo theft prevention: TAPA Americas rolls out a new freight broker security standard—here’s why it matters. 🔹 Big hearing energy: Highlights from Capitol Hill as Secretary Duffy and Commissioner Dye defend infrastructure, the Jones Act, and FMC’s slimmed-down budget. 🔹 Fact check time: Setting the record straight on FMC investigator roles and industry press narratives. 🔹 Industry debate goes viral: The gCaptain tweet, a White House clapback, and my take on why accountability and accuracy BOTH matter. 🔹 Have your say: DOT is asking for public input on the 2025 National Freight Strategic Plan—maritime voices, speak up! Submit your comments here🎧 Tune in for the season finale and get caught up on the issues shaping our industry: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast Want to bring this kind of maritime insight to your team? Explore corporate trainings and webinars at www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com.⚠️ This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.By Land and By Sea will be on break in August—I’ll be back in September! Thank you for listening, sharing, and championing transparent, plain-language maritime updates all season long.#maritime #shipping #FMC #supplychain #maritimepolicy #ByLandAndBySea #TheMaritimeProfessor #seasonfinaleSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

🚢 By Land and By Sea Podcast – an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain🎙️ Captain’s Log – “Trade Turbulence and Tech Advances”🗓️ Week of July 11, 2025The Maritime Professor® presents By Land and By Sea Podcast – an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professor® and Squall Strategies®)This week, I’m unpacking:🔹 Chinese container ships get permission to sail Russia’s Arctic Northern Sea Route—an emerging maritime chokepoint with global supply chain impacts🔹 China merges CSSC and CSIC to create the world’s largest shipbuilder amid shifting global demand and trade tensions🔹 The White House extends reciprocal tariffs on imports from multiple countries through August 1, 2025🔹 FMC reorganizes competition staff to enhance enforcement of fair trade practices in ocean shipping🔹 US Bank completes first trade finance transaction using electronic Bills of Lading—a key step toward digital maritime transformation🔹 Are we missing executive leadership in maritime? A look at recent leadership gaps, NSC shakeups, and the need for action🎧 Tune in to hear the full breakdown in plain language: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcastWant to bring this kind of insight to your team? Explore corporate trainings and webinars with The Maritime Professor® at www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com.⚠️ This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://lnkd.in/gpQc_WtGSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

🚢 By Land and By Sea Podcast – an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain🎙️ Captain’s Log – “FMC’s Order to Show Cause: What’s Really Going On?”🗓️ Week of July 3, 2025 The Maritime Professor® presents By Land and By Sea Podcast - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professor® and Squall Strategies®) This week, I’m unpacking breaking news from the Federal Maritime Commission: 🔹 The FMC issued an Order to Show Cause to the World Shipping Council, questioning its jurisdiction over carrier agreements and limited antitrust immunity.🔹 What this means for the liner shipping industry and carrier cooperation agreements.🔹 The newly introduced FMC Reauthorization Bill and its proposals to strengthen regulatory oversight. 📅 Want to go deeper?Join me for a live webinar on July 10 at 3 PM Eastern where I’ll break down this Order to Show Cause, explore what it means for carriers and shippers, and answer your questions live. Use promo code USABDAY for 34% off — that’s $99 instead of $150.https://www.themaritimeprofessor.com/service-page/fmc-wsc-webinar-live-10-jul-3pm-et?referral=service_list_widget 🎧 Tune in to hear the full breakdown in plain language: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast Want to bring this kind of insight to your team? Explore corporate trainings and webinars with The Maritime Professor® at www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com. ⚠️ This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. #maritime #shipping #FMC #supplychain #maritimepolicy #ByLandAndBySea #TheMaritimeProfessorSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

🚢 By Land and By Sea Podcast – an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain🎙️ Captain’s Log – “Tariffs, Icebreakers, and the FMC Changing Guard”🗓️ Week of June 27, 2025The Maritime Professor® presents By Land and By Sea Podcast – a podcast breaking down the regulatory side of global shipping, hosted by maritime attorney Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professor® and Squall Strategies®).This week, I’m unpacking big shifts, bold plans, and looming deadlines in the world of maritime and trade:🔹 Chairman Louis Sola departs the FMC – and leaves behind a strong reminder: U.S. shippers, speak up when facing unfair treatment abroad.🔹 A new Crowley service connects Central America to Philly🔹 Offshore mining interest heats up near American Samoa🔹 U.S. eyes 15 Finnish icebreakers🔹 Congress talks going “back to basics” on infrastructure – Representative Sam Graves opinion piece🔹 July 9 tariff deadlines approach🔹 A.P. Moller - Maersk launches AI customs tool for global tariff filings, etc. (Trade & Tariff Studio)🔹 And the INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMENS ASSOCIATION surprises with labor leadership applauding Trump’s military move in Iran.🎧 Tune in to hear the full breakdown in plain language Podcast LinkWant to bring this kind of insight to your team? Explore corporate trainings and webinars with The Maritime Professor® at [email protected]⚠️ This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://lnkd.in/gpQc_WtGSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

🚢 By Land and By Sea Podcast – an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain 🎙️ Captain’s Log – “Ports, Policy, and Polar Ambitions” 🗓️ June 13, 2025The 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®)This week, I’m unpacking six timely stories shaping maritime and trade policy:🎂 250 Years of the U.S. Merchant Marine Reflecting on the enduring role of merchant mariners in national defense and global commerce—past, present, and future.🧊 A Billion-Dollar Bet on U.S. Icebreakers Canada’s Davie Shipbuilding eyes Texas for a new Arctic-class shipyard to revive American icebreaker production.📦 Ports Prepare for a Summer Surge Retailers front-load container volumes before August’s tariff hike—creating a compressed peak season from LA to Savannah.🚢 USTR Section 301 Tariff Shift – What It Means for Maritime New proposed fee model targets Chinese-built and Chinese-operated vessels, with an open comment period for exports of LNG and fee restructuring for MSP vessels.🌐 ATON Modernization Expands Across Four Districts The U.S. Coast Guard proposes navigation aid updates in Districts 1, 5, 7, and 8 - mariners, pilots, and port stakeholders, take note.🏛️ Policy Watch: Port Security, Cyber Risk, and U.S.-Flag Cargo Preference Key bills in Congress target future Chinese port investment, crane software security, and U.S.-flag vessel support. Plus: Sang Yi steps in as Acting Maritime Administration (MARAD) Administrator.🐎 WISTA USA New England Polo Event – June 28! Tickets and sponsorships are now open for the summer’s most fun maritime networking event at Newport Polo Grounds. 🎧 TunSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

🚢 By Land and By Sea Podcast – an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain🎙️ Captain’s Log – “Advisory Power, Tariff Whiplash, and Harbor Safety”🗓️ May 30, 2025The Maritime Professor® presents By Land and By Sea Podcast – an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professor® and Squall Strategies®)This week, I’m unpacking three major developments shaping the regulatory landscape in ocean shipping:🔹 National Shipper Advisory Committee: The FMC’s federal advisory committee is heading to Georgia for its June 4 meeting—where members will discuss port efficiency, data visibility, refusal-to-deal concerns, and a proposal to establish an Ocean Carrier Advisory Committee.🔹 Tariff Whiplash: In a 24-hour legal flip, a federal appeals court reinstated Trump-era 10% tariffs after they were struck down the day prior—leaving importers unsure what they owe heading into peak season.📖 Read the JOC report here: https://www.joc.com/article/appeals-court-temporarily-restores-us-tariffs-6013879🔹 Harbor Safety Committee Launch: The newly formed Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts Harbor Safety Committee held its first meeting this week, strengthening regional coordination on maritime safety and port operations.🎧 Tune in to hear the full breakdown in plain language: https://www.themaritimeprofessor.com/podcastWant to bring this kind of insight to your team? Explore corporate trainings and webinars with The Maritime Professor® at https://www.themaritimeprofessor.com.⚠️ This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.#maritime #shipping #FMC #supplychain #maritimepolicy #ByLandAndBySea #TheMaritimeProfessorSend us Fan MailSupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

🚢 By Land and By Sea Podcast – an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain 🎙️ Captain’s Log – “Flags, Fees, and a Maritime Holiday” 🗓️ May 23, 2025Ahoy! This week, we’re covering three stories every maritime professional should know:⚓ Section 301 Tariffs — USTR shifts focus to port equipment with proposed tariffs up to 100% on Chinese-made ship-to-shore cranes, chassis, and cargo handling gear. This signals a strategic pivot in U.S. trade policy.🛳️ FMC Flags of Convenience Investigation — What was once a possible remedy under the chokepoints investigation is now the FMC’s main focus, probing how foreign-flag registries might undermine fair competition and security in U.S. trade lanes.🎉 National Maritime Day — May 22 honors the U.S. Merchant Marine and civilian mariners. This year, the President ordered U.S. government vessels to dress ship in commemoration—a proud salute to the maritime workforce.Ready to break it down? Tune in now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/by-land-and-by-sea/id1631684087Explore corporate trainings and webinars to bring this insight to your team at www.themaritimeprofessor.com⚠️ This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.#maritime #shipping #FMC #supplychain #maritimepolicy #ByLandAndBySea #TheMaritimeProfessorSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

🚢 By Land and By Sea PodcastTopic of the Week (5/9/24):🎙️ New Episode: "Don't miss these deadlines! Maritime Chokepoints (May 13) and Ship-to-Shore cranes/chassis/containers (May 19)" The Maritime Professor® presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professor® and Squall Strategies®)📉 Imports are down 20–30% year over year…📈 But the slowdown might open space for realignment.From federal nominations to laser carp defenses, this week’s Captain’s Log is full steam ahead.👇 Here’s what we cover: 🔹 Story 1 – Steve Carmel Nominated by President TrumpA Maersk veteran steps into the top MARAD role—what this could mean for U.S.-flag policy and sealift. 🔹 Story 2 – SHIPS for America Act Reintroduced 💪New tax credits, fleet expansion goals, and cargo preference mandates make this version stronger than ever. 🔹 Story 3 – Repositioning Opportunities EmergeCarriers may reposition China-built vessels and consider U.S.-flag registration amid softened demand. 🔹 Story 4 – FY2026 Trump BudgetPorts get infrastructure funding, but HMTF cuts raise concerns—especially for smaller harbors. 🔹 Story 5 – FMC Chokepoints Comments Due May 13If chokepoints like the Panama Canal impact your cargo, now’s the time to weigh in.🖥️ Learn more in our e-course → https://www.themaritimeprofessor.com/challenge-page/85e5c58c-49b8-4c25-9863-3eb858b4b75d?programId=85e5c58c-49b8-4c25-9863-3eb858b4b75d 🔹 Story 6 – Great Lakes Laser Carp Defense 🤯Whitmer and Trump find common ground on invasive species protection at Brandon Road. 🔹 Story 7 – USTR’s Section 301 Maritime TariffsNew proposals include up to 100% duties on STS cranes, chassis, and port equipment.🗓️ Comments due May 19 -------------------------------The Maritime Professor® is an e-learning/educational based company on all things maritime and supply chain - we provide employee trainings, e-content/e-courses, general trainings/webinars, and executive recruiting. Make sure to sign up for the email list so that you will be alerted to when the e-learning content is available, but also, being on the email list will give you exclusive access to promo/discountSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

🚢 By Land and By Sea – Captain’s Log: What You Missed in Maritime This Week ⚓️🎙 Episode Date: April 17, 2025There's a LOT going on - let me point out a few things under the radar, and discuss a few of the hot topics you're already watching... We’ve got seven top stories that signal a decisive shift in U.S. maritime strategy.⚓ 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®)🔹 Top 7 Stories This Week:1️⃣ Restoring America’s Maritime DominancePresident Trump signed a 24-part Executive Order to rebuild U.S. shipbuilding, port infrastructure, the commercial fleet, and mariner workforce.2️⃣ USTR Revises Chinese Port Fee PlanAfter major backlash, USTR plans to shift from a flat $1M fee to a more strategic, targeted tariff approach.3️⃣ FMC Investigates Global Maritime ChokepointsThe Federal Maritime Commission launched a formal investigation into seven key chokepoints—from the Panama Canal to the Strait of Gibraltar.4️⃣ FMC Takes Aim at Iran’s Shadow FleetFMC Chairman Louis Sola urges global registries to purge Iran’s covert vessels used for sanctions evasion.5️⃣ Sea-Air-Space 2025 HighlightsThe Navy League of the United States's biggest event of the year - highlighting advancements in maritime tech, conversations with the highest leaders in sea services, and thought leaders from all facets of maritime. 6️⃣ Returning from Ebb Tide: New Book LaunchThe Center for Maritime Strategy released a blueprint for revitalizing the U.S. maritime—featuring thought leaders like Admiral James G. Foggo (ret.) MSC, Brent Sadler, and Capt. John Ʌ Konrad V.7️⃣ FMC Classifies Chipolbrok as PRC-Controlled CarrierThe FMC has added a new company to its Controlled Carrier List—tightening oversight on state-backed shipping.🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/g6yXQEPe🌐 Visit: https://lnkd.in/eqfZJShQ🎓 Check out our e-courses + corporate trainings catalog⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educationalSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

🚢 By Land and By Sea – Captain’s Log: What You Missed While You Were Distracted by Trade Tariffs This Week ⚓️🎙 Episode Date: April 4, 2025Trade 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 InvestigationThe 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 InputThe 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.RFI Link:https://lnkd.in/gWgiZrYs3️⃣ USTR’s Section 301 Hearings on China’s Shipbuilding DominanceThe 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.📚 NEW e-course alert! Understanding chokepoints is critical to supply chain strategy. Dive deeper in my latest training—now available at: TheMaritimeProfessor.com🎧 Listen to the full episode on the By Land and By Sea Podcast: https://lnkd.in/g-9aAMZ7 🔹 The Maritime Professor® provides training and education for global supply chain professionals. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eqfZJShQ❗ This content is for educational purposes only and not legal advice. If you need an attorney, contact one.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://lnkd.in/gpQc_WtGSend us Fan MailSupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Topic of the Week (3/28/25):Doesn’t it feel like there’s a LOT happening in maritime right now? This week was dominated by the USTR 301 tariff hearings, but don’t worry, we’re covering that and everything else you missed! Let’s dive in.⚓ 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®)Let’s get into it...🔹 Top Three Stories of the Week:1️⃣ Brent Sadler Nominated as the New Maritime Administrator 🚢 Brent Sadler, nominated as the U.S. Maritime Administrator, brings a wealth of experience from his distinguished 26-year career in the U.S. Navy. I'm excited to see how he’ll tackle America’s maritime challenges with President Trump taking such a significant interest in the success of this industry. 2️⃣ Petitions Against Federal Maritime Commission’s Recent Final Rules ⚖️ The petitions filed against the FMC’s Detention and Demurrage Billing Practices rule and the FMC's Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate continue to evolve. 3️⃣ FMC Launches Investigation into Global Maritime Chokepoints 🌍 The FMC is investigating key chokepoints like the Suez Canal, Panama Canal, and Malacca Strait to determine if congestion, geopolitical tensions, and environmental factors are creating unfair conditions for U.S. trade. This could have major consequences for global shipping.The Maritime Professor® is offering an e-course on the subject to help get you up to speed. (Listen to the discussion for a discount code)⬛ Deep Dive: United States Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 China Shipbuilding HearingThis week, the USTR 301 hearings took center stage, with a focus on China’s dominance in shipbuilding. USTR has proposed fees of up to $1.5 million per ship for Send us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Topic of the Week (3/21/25):Does the FMC really have the authority to review global maritime chokepoints? Yes! And even more significantly, they can turn away foreign vessels from U.S. ports or assess $1M per voyage penalties if they find unfavorable shipping conditions. Now that the FMC investigation has been released, let’s dive in! Want to know more? - register for our live webinar on March 27 (www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com)⚓ The Maritime Professor® presents By Land and By Sea Podcast 🎙️ – an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professor® and Squall Strategies®)Let’s dive in...🔹 Top Three Stories of the Week:1️⃣ Trump’s “Make Shipbuilding Great Again” Initiative🚢 President Trump’s joint address to Congress highlighted the need to rebuild U.S. shipbuilding to counter China’s dominance. 📖 Read more from USNI News: www.usni.org2️⃣ AAPA Legislative Summit – Ports & Policy at the Forefront⚓ The largest-ever AAPA Legislative Summit brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders in Washington, D.C. Topics included: ✔️ Kellyanne Conway’s keynote on ports & national security ✔️ Tariffs & infrastructure discussions on balancing trade policy with economic growth ✔️ The urgent need for modernizing port infrastructure📖 Learn more at: www.aapa-ports.org3️⃣ FMC Launches Fact-Finding Investigation into Global Maritime Chokepoints🌍 The FMC is investigating whether transit constraints at key maritime chokepoints are creating unfair conditions for U.S. trade. If so, major penalties or port access restrictions could follow.🔹 The Maritime Professor® provides training and education for global supply chain professionals. Learn more: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com🔹 Sign up for updates: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/❗ This content is for educational purposes only and not legal advice. If you need an attorney, contact one.🎙️ New tSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Commissioner Rebecca Dye offers a rare and fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of maritime regulation and supply chain innovation. Drawing from her extraordinary career journey – from Coast Guard officer to Congressional counsel to FMC Commissioner – she reveals how personal experience and thoughtful study have shaped her distinctive approach to industry challenges.At the heart of Dye's regulatory philosophy lies a commitment to commercial solutions over government intervention. "I always caution my friends about regulatory approaches," she notes, advocating instead for principles that guide behavior while preserving flexibility. This perspective led to her groundbreaking work developing "Supply Chain Innovation Teams" – collaborative groups that tackle specific challenges by bringing decision-makers together in a structured environment designed to break down traditional industry silos.The conversation explores Dye's methodical development of the "incentive principle" for detention and demurrage – a framework grounded in systems theory and complex adaptive networks. Rather than imposing rigid rules, this approach evaluates whether charges serve their intended purpose of facilitating cargo movement. "For complex systems, a principle works best," she explains, revealing how careful study of military leadership texts and organizational dynamics influenced her regulatory innovations.Looking forward, Dye describes her current focus on improving three critical port processes: container return, standardizing "ready to pick up" communication, and creating predictable frameworks for exporters. These seemingly simple concepts address persistent bottlenecks that impact the entire supply chain ecosystem. Her emphasis on clarity, predictability and collaboration reflects a deep understanding of how the maritime industry operates in practice.Subscribe now to hear more conversations with the influential voices shaping global trade and transportation. Have questions about maritime regulation or supply chain optimization? Share your thoughts in the comments below!Send us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

🚢 TPM25 is here! 🌍 As we gear up for this exciting event, we’ll be taking a short break from the By Land and By Sea Podcast this week.🎤 And with our return from TPM25 next week, we’ll be off-air again.But don’t fret! ⏳ We’ll be diving back into our conversations on March 14th! Can’t wait to see you then!🎧 Catch up on past episodes anytime - check out By Land and By Sea on demand wherever you get your podcasts.💡 Stay in the loop!✅ Visit www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com✅ Sign up for our email blasts 📩 – we have an upcoming live webinar in April and you’ll be the first to know about our e-courses as they launch!🚀 Exciting things ahead! Stay tuned, and we’ll see you right back here March 14th! 🎙️⚓🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://lnkd.in/gpQc_WtGSend us Fan MailSupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Topic of the Week (2/21/25):Did the FMC just clear up D&D billing on holidays and weekends? Yes, but don’t count your chickens yet—it may still be fluid…⚓ The Maritime Professor® presents By Land and By Sea Podcast 🎙️ – an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professor® and Squall Strategies®)Let’s dive in...🔹 Top Three Stories of the Week:1️⃣ Trump’s Executive Order on Independent Regulatory Agencies📜 A new Executive Order asserts greater presidential oversight over independent agencies, including the FMC. This could change how shipping regulations are reviewed before being finalized.📖 Read the full Executive Order: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/02/24/2025-03063/ensuring-accountability-for-all-agencies2️⃣ Proposed Tax on Foreign-Flagged Ships💰 The newly confirmed U.S. Commerce Secretary suggested taxing foreign-flagged ships, including cruise ships and supertankers, to level the playing field for U.S. interests. Could this lead to a push for U.S.-flagged cruise ships?📖 Read Greg Miller’s Lloyd’s List report: www.lloydslist.com/LL11526533️⃣ USMX & ILA Master Contract Update⚓ The ILA and USMX master contract vote is scheduled for February 25, 2025, with an extension filed at the FMC until March 31, 2025, allowing time for ratification.📖 View the FMC filing: https://www2.fmc.gov/FMC.Agreements.Web/Public/AgreementHistory/8153⬛ Deep Dive: FMC’s Decision on D&D Charges Over Holidays & WeekendsThe FMC ruled (after an appeal and remand) that charging detention fees on days when ports are closed does not promote freight fluidity—a key principle in demurrage and detention regulations.🛑 Why does this matter?🔹 The FMC reaffirmed that detention charges should incentivize cargo movement, not serve as penalties.🔹 Holidays and weekends should generally not accrue detention charges if terminals are closed.🔹 The decision could still be challenged, but for now, it seems to be a win for shippers and truckers.------🔹 The Maritime Professor® provides training and education for global supply chain professionals. Learn more: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com🔹 Listen to our podcast – NOW AVAILABLE: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast❗ This content is for educationalSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Topic of the Week (2/14/25):Is the FMC the backup quarterback for the Panama Canal discussions? The answer isn’t no, and it might just be yes. Let’s talk about it.⚓ The Maritime Professor® presents By Land and By Sea Podcast 🎙️ – an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professor® and Squall Strategies®)Let’s dive in...🔹 Top Three Stories of the Week:1️⃣ GAO Report on MARAD Workforce Challenges📉 MARAD faces staffing shortages with a 12.3% vacancy rate—GAO calls for a workforce strategy to close skill gaps.🔗 GAO Report2️⃣ FMC Enforcement Action Against Florida NVOCC⚖️ Double Ace Cargo Inc. fined $50K for repeated violations—now required to self-finance compliance monitoring, a first for the FMC.3️⃣ Premier Alliance Agreement Taking Effect🚢 A new vessel-sharing alliance between HMM, ONE, and Yang Ming begins February 9, 2025, following FMC review.Deep Dive: FMC’s Authority on Panama Canal IssuesFormer President Trump referenced "powerful action" regarding Panama. While the Panama Neutrality Treaty is the obvious reference, the FMC has its own authority to act on unfair foreign shipping practices.▶️ Foreign Shipping Practices Act of 1988 (FSPA):🔴 Allows the FMC to investigate foreign policies that harm U.S. carriers🔴 Authorizes port access limits, contract suspensions, and fines up to $1M per voyage▶️ Section 19 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920:🔴 Gives the FMC power to correct unfair shipping conditions—no full investigation neededThe FMC’s role in global shipping is bigger than many realize. Could it play a key role in the Panama Canal discussions? Stay tuned!🔹 The Maritime Professor® provides training and education for global supply chain professionals. Learn more: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com🔹 Sign up for industry updates: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/newsletter🔹 Listen to our podcast – NOW AVAILABLE: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast❗ This content is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. There is no attoSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Topic of the Week (1/31/25):There's a lot of maritime news hitting at the same time! Tune in to hear my take on it all.⚓ The Maritime Professor® presents By Land and By Sea Podcast 🎙️ - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professor® and Squall Strategies®)Let's dive in...1 - Federal Maritime Commission - Petition Updates 2 - Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportationhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/laurenbeagen_graves-statement-on-confirmation-of-sean-activity-7290094297683542016-yuY1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop 3 - Chairman Louis Sola named Federal Maritime Commission Chairman - let's get to know Lou...https://www.linkedin.com/posts/laurenbeagen_president-trump-designates-chairmen-and-acting-activity-7287538740779003904-j80q?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop4 - New administration, new maritime initiatives: Panama Canal (and the FMC's role) and the Gulf of America United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearing:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM4oChRMqYk-------------------------------🔹The Maritime Professor® is dedicated to increasing collective knowledge of global ocean shipping through webinars and e-learning producing educational/e-learning content for maritime and supply chain professionals and businesses. This includes trainings and webinars for companies and their employees.🔹Book a time to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gmyamTRhSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Topic of the Week (1/17/25):Let's talk about a few things I'm watching for 2025⚓ The Maritime Professor® presents By Land and By Sea Podcast 🎙️ - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professor® and Squall Strategies®)Let's dive in...1 - Federal Maritime Commission - Petition Updates (Motion to Dismiss to be addressed)2 - United States Trade Representative releases Sec 301 report findings - "USTR Finds That China’s Targeting the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance Is Actionable Under Section 301"https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2025/january/ustr-finds-chinas-targeting-maritime-logistics-and-shipbuilding-sectors-dominance-actionable-underhttps://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/enforcement/301Investigations/USTRReportChinaTargetingMaritime.pdfhttps://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/enforcement/301Investigations/FRNActionabilityChinaTargetingMaritime.pdf3 - Sean Duffy's Confirmation Hearings this week - what we know about his credentials for Secretary of Transportation-------------------------------🔹The Maritime Professor® is dedicated to increasing collective knowledge of global ocean shipping through webinars and e-learning producing educational/e-learning content for maritime and supply chain professionals and businesses. This includes trainings and webinars for companies and their employees.🔹Book a time to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gmyamTRh🔹Sign up for our email list at https://lnkd.in/eqfZJShQ🔹Look for our podcast episodes - NOW AVAILABLE:https://lnkd.in/g4YUbxjs❗As always the guidance here is general and for educational purposes only, it should not be construed to be legal advice and there is no attorney-client privilege created by this video Send us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Topic of the Week (1/10/25):The continuing saga of the INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMENS ASSOCIATION and the UNITED STATES MARITIME ALLIANCE LIMITED has come to a conclusion - a new Master Contract has been agreed to!⚓ The Maritime Professor® presents By Land and By Sea Podcast 🎙️ - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professor® and Squall Strategies®)Let's dive in...1 - Federal Maritime Commission - Rulemaking/Petition Round-Up2 - FMC can hear class action lawsuitshttps://www.fmc.gov/articles/availability-of-class-action-complaints-at-the-fmc/3 - FMC announces deadline for Documented Export Strategy (as required by the final rule on “Definition of Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate with Respect to Vessel Space Accommodations Provided by an Ocean Common Carrier”https://www.fmc.gov/articles/deadline-announced-for-required-filing-of-annual-export-strategies-at-fmc/https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/23/2024-16148/definition-of-unreasonable-refusal-to-deal-or-negotiate-with-respect-to-vessel-space-accommodations-------------------------------🔹The Maritime Professor® is dedicated to increasing collective knowledge of global ocean shipping through webinars and e-learning producing educational/e-learning content for maritime and supply chain professionals and businesses. This includes trainings and webinars for companies and their employees.🔹Book a time to learn more: https://calendar.app.google/KC72Lpdcs93ZywWL6🔹Sign up for our email list at https://lnkd.in/eqfZJShQ🔹Look for our podcast episodes - NOW AVAILABLE:https://lnkd.in/g4YUbxjs❗As always the guidance here is general and for educational purposes only, it should not be construed to be legal advice and there is no Send us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Send us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Topic of the Week (12/13/24):A mash up of current stories in global ocean shipping! It's the Captain's Log Holiday Series! 🎅 ⚓ The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea Podcast 🎙️ - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ)Let's dive in...1 - Federal Maritime Commission - Rulemaking Round-Up2 - FMC Final Rule Petitions Updates3 - INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMENS ASSOCIATION and UNITED STATES MARITIME ALLIANCE LIMITED Updates4 - No New Updates to FMC Chairman News5 - FMC Issues RFAI for Premier Alliancehttps://www.fmc.gov/articles/fmc-issues-request-for-additional-information-regarding-premier-alliance-agreement/-------------------------------🔹 The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ is an e-learning/educational based company on all things maritime and supply chain - we provide employee trainings, e-content/e-courses, general trainings/webinars, and executive recruiting. Make sure to sign up for the email list so that you will be alerted to when the e-learning content is available, but also, being on the email list will give you exclusive access to promo/discount codes!🔹 Sign up for our email list at https://lnkd.in/eqfZJShQ🔹 Look for our podcast episodes - NOW AVAILABLE:https://lnkd.in/g4YUbxjs❗As always the guidance here is general and for educational purposes only, it should not be construed to be legal advice and there is no attorney-client privilege created by this video or podcast. If you need an attorney, contact an attorney.❗ #ByLandAndBySeaSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Topic of the Week (12/6/24):A mash up of current stories in global ocean shipping! It's the Captain's Log Holiday Series! 🎅 ⚓ The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea Podcast 🎙️ - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ)Let's dive in...1 - Federal Maritime Commission - Rulemaking Round-Up2 - FMC Final Rule Petitions Updates3 - INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMENS ASSOCIATION and UNITED STATES MARITIME ALLIANCE LIMITED Updates4 - Commissioner Louis Sola wrote letter to President-elect Donald Trump re: his support for Commissioner Rebecca Dye to be designated FMC Chairmanhttps://www.fmc.gov/ftdo/letter-of-commissioner-sola-to-president-elect-donald-j-trump/5 - FMC takes aim at Spainhttps://www.fmc.gov/articles/fmc-examining-restrictive-port-practices-of-the-government-of-spain/6 - Nat'l Shipper Advisory Committee Q4 Meeting Highlightshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=EcFHX3tKYzghttps://www.fmc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Data-Subcommittee-Reporting-Recommendation-for-the-Federal-Maritime-Commission-Draft-11-05-2024.pdf-------------------------------🔹 The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ is an e-learning/educational based company on all things maritime and supply chain - we provide employee trainings, e-content/e-courses, general trainings/webinars, and executive recruiting. Make sure to sign up for the email list so that you will be alerted to when the e-learning content is available, but also, being on the email list will give you exclusive access to promo/discount codes!🔹 Sign up for our email list at https://lnkd.in/eqfZJShQ🔹 Look for our podcast episodes - NOW AVAILABLE:https://lnkd.in/g4YUbxjs❗As always the guidance here is general and for educational purposes only, it should not be construed tSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Topic of the Week (11/22/24):We're almost into the holidays so let's do a quick Captain's Log run down of recent stories in supply chain!⚓ The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea Podcast 🎙️ - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ)Let's dive in...1 - Federal Maritime Commission - Rulemaking Round-Up2 - FMC Final Rule Petitions Updates3 - INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMENS ASSOCIATION and UNITED STATES MARITIME ALLIANCE LIMITED Recent Updates4 - Commissioner Carl Bentzel is departing the FMC for a fantastic opportunity to be President of the National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) and Executive Director of the National Maritime Safety Association -------------------------------🔹 The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ is an e-learning/educational based company on all things maritime and supply chain - we provide employee trainings, e-content/e-courses, general trainings/webinars, and executive recruiting. Make sure to sign up for the email list so that you will be alerted to when the e-learning content is available, but also, being on the email list will give you exclusive access to promo/discount codes!🔹 Sign up for our email list at https://lnkd.in/eqfZJShQ🔹 Look for our podcast episodes - NOW AVAILABLE:https://lnkd.in/g4YUbxjs❗As always the guidance here is general and for educational purposes only, it should not be construed to be legal advSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Topic of the Week (11/8/24):What happens to Federal Maritime Commission and U.S. Department of Transportation and Maritime Administration (MARAD) leadership and political appointees now that we have a change in political party in the Executive Office of the President... 🚢💼Plum Book:https://www.opm.gov/about-us/open-government/plum-reporting/plum-data/ ⚓ The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea Podcast 🎙️ - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ)Let's dive in...1 - Federal Maritime Commission - Rulemaking Round-Up2 - FMC Final Rule Petitions Updates3 - FMC's Request for Comments on Premiere Alliancehttps://www.fmc.gov/articles/fmc-seeks-public-comments-on-premier-alliance-agreement/-------------------------------🔹 The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ is an e-learning/educational based company on all things maritime and supply chain - we provide employee trainings, e-content/e-courses, general trainings/webinars, and executive recruiting. Make sure to sign up for the email list so that you will be alerted to when the e-learning content is available, but also, being on the email list will give you exclusive access to promo/discount codes!🔹 Sign up for our email list at https://lnkd.in/eqfZJShQ🔹 Look for our podcast episodes - NOW AVAILABLE:https://lnkd.in/g4YUbxjs❗As always the guidance here is general and for educational pSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

Topic of the Week (11/1/24):Breaking down the top stories of the week in the 🚢 Captain's Log!⚓ The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea Podcast 🎙️ - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ)Let's dive in...1 - Federal Maritime Commission - Rulemaking Round-Up2 - FMC Final Rule Petitions Updates3 - INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMENS ASSOCIATION and UNITED STATES MARITIME ALLIANCE LIMITED Recent Updates4 - Global Alliances Update for 2025 - Premier Alliance filed at FMC-------------------------------🔹 The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ is an e-learning/educational based company on all things maritime and supply chain - we provide employee trainings, e-content/e-courses, general trainings/webinars, and executive recruiting. Make sure to sign up for the email list so that you will be alerted to when the e-learning content is available, but also, being on the email list will give you exclusive access to promo/discount codes!🔹 Sign up for our email list at https://lnkd.in/eqfZJShQ🔹 Look for our podcast episodes - NOW AVAILABLE:https://lnkd.in/g4YUbxjs❗As always the guidance here is general and for educational purposes only, it should not be construed to be legal advice and there is no attorney-client privilege created by this video or podcast. If you need an attorney, contact an attorney.❗ #ByLandAndBySeaSend us Fan MailC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show.📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity.🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs.⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast