US EditionFMC Seeks Input on Spain’s Unfavorable Port Policies and Possible Penalties
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Through a statement published on the website of the Federal Maritime Commission, the United States has reported that it is investigating some practices carried out by the Government of Spain regarding an alleged ban on access to American-flagged vessels in its ports.wf_cms.rss.read_more
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) of the United States has proposed this Friday to close its ports to ships...
The United States has taken an unusual step and serious consequences in its relationship with Spain by formally placing under scrutiny the port policy of the government of Pedro Sánchez. The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the federal regulator of international shipping in Washington, concludes in an official update of its investigation that Spain has applied and maintains a policy of denial of access to its ports that has directly affected A…
US Weighs Port Restrictions on Spain Over Israel Arms Transit Ban
teleSUR | December 20, 2025 The United States is considering restrictive measures against Spanish-flagged vessels following Spain’s decision to block the transit of US military cargo bound for Israel through its territory, prompting a formal investigation by US maritime authorities. In late September this year, the Spanish government led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez prohibited the transit of US aircraft and ships carrying weapons, ammunition,…
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) of the United States has proposed this Friday to close its ports to Spanish ships while continuing the investigation on the refusal of Spain to have American freighters with weapons for Israel make a stopover in Algeciras (Cádiz). As it has indicated through a statement published on its website, it is examining options that include "limitations to cargo, the refusal of entry to ships operating under Spanish …
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