- ABS and U.S. leaders held a workshop to discuss strategies for shaping U.S. maritime policy.
- The event focused on industry challenges like economic competitiveness, workforce, and energy transition.
- Key stakeholders from industry and government contributed to informing future U.S. maritime legislation and strategies.
ABS organized a U.S. Maritime Strategy Workshop in Washington, D.C., bringing together industry and government leaders to align on key policy and commercial priorities for the maritime sector, reports ABS.
Government and Industry Leaders Align on Policy Priorities
This workshop was the third in a series aimed at creating a national maritime strategy, in collaboration with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), Senator Mark Kelly, and Representative Michael Waltz.
The purpose of the event was to provide multi-stakeholder input to help shape the future of the U.S. maritime strategy, ensuring that decision makers are informed by credible insights from various sectors.
Collaborative Efforts with FMC, Senator Kelly, and Rep. Waltz
The workshop featured key contributions from ABS Chairman Christopher Wiernicki, MFC Chairman Daniel Maffei, Senator Mark Kelly, and Representative Michael Waltz, reflecting a collaborative approach to national maritime policy development.
“Two key differences stand out between the current forecast and the previous one,” said Ossa.
“First, trade growth in European economies has been weaker than expected, affecting both imports and exports. Second, export growth in Asian economies has been stronger than expected.”
Economic Competitiveness and Workforce Development Concerns
Ensuring economic competitiveness and addressing the workforce development crisis were central themes in the discussion. These factors are essential for the U.S. to maintain a robust maritime industry.
The erosion of shipbuilding capacity and supply chain issues were recognized as critical challenges that need immediate attention from both industry and government stakeholders.
Focus on Energy Transition and Maritime Decarbonization
The workshop also emphasized the pressures and opportunities brought by the energy transition and maritime decarbonization initiatives. It stressed the need for proactive strategies to adapt.
The findings from this workshop will help inform U.S. maritime policy and legislation. Both government and industry seek to navigate evolving demands and opportunities.
Participants discussed the need for a phased framework to guide investment decisions. It ensured that multi-stakeholder support was secured for future U.S. maritime strategy.
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Source: ABS
