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FMC Proposes Remedies to Counteract Unfavorable Spanish Shipping Conditions

Oct 14, 2026

After investigating reports of restrictive port practices by the Government of Spain, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has determined that Spain has created unfavorable shipping conditions against U.S.-flagged vessels.  As a result, the…

FMC Investigates Spain’s Restrictive Port Practices

Dec 22, 2025

The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) continues its investigation into regulations or practices imposed by the Government of Spain which directly or indirectly deny certain vessels access to its ports. Vessels denied access in the past include U…

US State Department Expresses Concern Over Ban of Israeli Shipments in Spanish Ports, Airspace

Sep 10, 2025

A U.S. State Department spokesperson expressed concern on Wednesday over Spain's measures limiting access to Spanish ports and airspace to ships and planes carrying weapons for Israel.'It is deeply concerning that Spain, a NATO member, has chosen to potentially limit U…

Israel-Bound Weapons Ships and Planes Banned in Spanish Ports, Airspace

Sep 08, 2025

Spain on Monday banned ships and aircraft carrying weapons to Israel from calling at Spanish ports or entering its airspace due to Israel's military offensive in Gaza, measures the Israeli foreign minister denounced as antisemitic.Spain, which…

GAC Spain Expands to Port of Huelva Offering Vessel Support

Aug 19, 2024

GAC Spain opened a new office at the Port of Huelva, positioning the global ship agent to serve its existing dry and liquid bulk customers, as well as gas carriers at Huelva. These include ship agency, husbandry, bunker fuels, customs clearance…

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