Category: Carl Bentzel
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Bentzel: Tariffs on Chinese-made port equipment should be reinvested in U.S. maritime
Bentzel: Tariffs on Chinese-made port equipment should be reinvested in U.S. maritime The U.S. has now started charging Section 301 port fees on Chinese built ships (with China imposing tit-for-tat measures in reponse). While most attention has centered on those fees, the latest proposed modifications to the Section 301 action include imposing tariffs of 100%…
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NAWE hails USMX-ILA agreement as “welcome development”
NAWE hails USMX-ILA agreement as “welcome development” The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) says that the tentative master contract deal between the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX) will ensure stability in port operations and the supply chain. ILA praises Trump role in averting Maine-to-Texas U.S. port strike…
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NAWE names Carl Bentzel its next president
NAWE names Carl Bentzel its next president The board of the National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) says that the Honorable Carl Bentzel has been elected to serve as the association’s new president, effective December 16, 2024. As part of this role, he will also serve as the executive director of the National Maritime Safety…