Under requirements outlined in the National Defense Authorization Act...

Although the international market for maritime transportation services is relatively open for fair competition, there are instances in which governments impose anti-competitive barriers that restrict market access for U.S. maritime interests....

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NDAA 2021 TITLE XXXV ‐ MARITIME MATTERS Sec. 3509.
PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION ABOUT STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES OF MARITIME ACADEMIES: 2024  UPDATE

TITLE XXXV MARITIME MATTERS
Subtitle A – Maritime Administrator...

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The South Atlantic Gateway...