FMC Proposes $200K/Voyage Fee on Spanish Vessels and Import Restrictions Against Spain

The Federal Maritime Commission proposes to adjust unfavorable shipping conditions created by the Government of Spain by imposing a $200,000 per-voyage fee on all Spanish vessels and restricting imports of certain Spanish goods into the United States. The Commission also invokes additional statutory authority based on Spain's undue impairment of US flag vessel access to foreign port trade. A public hearing and...