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Thorn Run’s lobbying revenue rises 20% as former maritime commission chairman adds port and LNG clients
Thorn Run Partners reported $28.60 million in lobbying revenue through September, up about 20%, as former Federal Maritime Commission chairman Louis Sola joined filings for nine clients, most in ports, ship fuel…
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Coast Guard adds Somalia to list of countries whose ports lack effective antiterrorism measures
Vessels arriving from Somali ports now face Coast Guard conditions of entry. An Inquisitor review of every designation since 2005 shows 34 additions, 10 removals and five new designations since January 2025.
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USTR proposes two more months’ pause on China ship fees as lobbying filings pile up
The trade office proposes extending its suspension of port fees on Chinese-built and -operated ships through Jan. 9, 2027, to allow more negotiation with China. At least 34 third-quarter lobbying reports cite…
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Lobbying firm reports $200,000 from Panama’s ship registry as U.S. sanctions hit Panama-flagged vessels
Checkmate Government Relations registered to lobby for the Panama Maritime Authority on “flag vessels” and reported $200,000 in third-quarter income, days after Treasury sanctioned seven Panama-flagged ships. A 2025 FARA contract sets…