The Commission: The Essential Blog on the FMC President Donald Trump sent the nominations of Laura DiBella and Robert Harvey to be Commissioners of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to the U.S. Senate on Sept. 3, 2025. As previously reported by Holland & Knight, two FMC Commissioner vacancies remain open following the departures of then-Chairman Louis Sola… Read More
Stena Line continues its commitment to trade growth and resilience in the Baltic Sea. The ferry company will acquire all shares in the port operator Terrabalt in Liepaja, Latvia. By acquiring the Latvian company Terrabalt, Stena Line takes over the operation of the RoRo, bulk and general cargo terminal in Liepaja, Latvia’s third-largest port. The… Read More
DEME Group NV today announced the launch of a liquidity program designed to enhance the trading liquidity of its shares, reduce volatility, and improve overall market access and flexibility. The program will be managed by KBC Securities, acting as independent intermediary, and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. The liquidity… Read More
Wärtsilä Executive Vice President, Public Affairs and Sustainability, Kari Hietanen, has informed the company of his intention to retire in the spring of 2026. After serving Wärtsilä in various expert and leadership roles for 37 years, he will step down from the company Board of Management at the end of this year. As of 1… Read More
MONTREAL, CANADA – As part of the Port of Montreal expansion project in Contrecœur, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) and DP World in Canada (a joint venture between DP World and La Caisse) have entered into a Joint Development Agreement for the design of the land-based works of the future container terminal. The official signing… Read More