Transportation Blog https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/blogs/transportation-blog Welcome to the Holland & Knight Transportation Blog, featuring news, observations and analysis related to the many sectors of the transportation and infrastructure industry. Contractual Architecture in Antarctic Cruising: What Operators Must Navigate Hailey Elizabeth Dennis, Christopher R. Nolan, Scott D. Ponce, L. Vanessa Lopez, Benjamin J. Tyler Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/10/contractual-architecture-what-operators-must-navigate Early Observations Tested: The Russian Aircraft Lessor Policy Claims Four Years On Richard G. Sharman Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/10/early-observations-tested-the-russian-aircraft-lessor-policy Beyond the Midterms: Congress Faces Converging Year-End Deadlines Rich Gold, Alison Inderfurth Wright, Kara Fischer, Nicole M. Elliott, Andrew J. Siracuse, Mike R. Wakefield, Lauri A. Hettinger, Peter Tabor, Jordan K. Brossi, Michael Wilson Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/10/beyond-the-midterms-congress-faces-converging-year-end-deadlines Environmental Stewardship in Antarctic Cruising: What Operators Must Navigate Hailey Elizabeth Dennis, Christopher R. Nolan, Scott D. Ponce, L. Vanessa Lopez, Benjamin J. Tyler Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/10/environmental-stewardship-in-antarctic-cruising Southern District of Texas Publishes Proposed Rules for Prize Proceedings in Armed Conflicts Allison J. Luzwick, Michael J. Frevola, Sean T. Pribyl Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/10/southern-district-of-texas-publishes-proposed-rules-for-prize Recent Cyber Incidents Underscore the Need for Maritime Cybersecurity Compliance Sean T. Pribyl, Matthew Detzel, Shardul Desai Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/10/recent-cyber-incidents-underscore-the-need-for-maritime-cybersecurity The Regulatory Landscape of Antarctic Cruising: What Operators Must Navigate Hailey Elizabeth Dennis, Christopher R. Nolan, Scott D. Ponce, L. Vanessa Lopez, Benjamin J. Tyler Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/10/the-regulatory-landscape-of-antarctic-cruising-what-operators FCC Moves to Restrict Foreign-Made Drones While Clearing the Airspace for U.S. Innovation Katie Inman, Bill LeBeau, Shiva Goel, Kara Fischer Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/09/fcc-moves-to-restrict-foreign-made-drones From Bars to Blue Sky: DOT Explores Cellular Networks for Drone Safety Kara Fischer, Katie Inman Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/09/from-bars-to-blue-sky-dot-explores-cellular-networks-for-drone-safety U.K. Reimposes Sectoral Sanctions on Iran, Affecting Aviation and Shipping Industries Richard G. Sharman, Nicholas Kaasik Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/09/uk-reimposes-sectoral-sanctions-on-iran OFAC Suspends General License J-1 and Grounds Iran's Aviation Sector Jonathan M. Epstein, Stephanie L. Connor, Cynthia Liu, Libby Bloxom Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/09/ofac-suspends-general-license-j-1-and-grounds-irans-aviation-sector Right-of-Way Revolution to Turn Highways and Railroads into Energy and Broadband Arteries Kara Fischer, Molly Ross Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/09/right-of-way-revolution-to-turn-highways-and-railroads The Road Ahead for Driverless Vehicles: DOT Unveils AV 5.0 National Strategy Kara Fischer Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/09/the-road-ahead-for-driverless-vehicles-dot-unveils-av-5 IMO Net-Zero Framework: FMC Oversight and Shipping Act Implications for U.S. Maritime Trade Sean T. Pribyl, Allison N. Skopec, Lucille L. Marvin Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/09/imo-net-zero-framework-fmc-oversight-and-shipping-act U.S. Space Dominance: Big Changes Are Ahead Katie Inman, Peter Baumgaertner, Edward J. Rojas, Shiva Goel, Paul Stimers, David M. Ehrlich, Elizabeth C. Perry Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/united-states-space-dominance-big-changes-are-ahead A New Sanctions Landscape in the Middle East Stephanie L. Connor, Matt Rosenbaum, Sean T. Pribyl, Manny Levitt Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/a-new-sanctions-landscape-in-the-middle-east Eleventh Circuit Vacates DOT Order Withdrawing Delta-Aeromexico Antitrust Immunity Anita M. Mosner Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/eleventh-circuit-vacates-dot-order-withdrawing-delta-aeromexico President Trump Signs Memorandum for Major Navy Shipbuilding Overhaul Sean T. Pribyl, Jim Noe, Elizabeth Leoty Craddock, Lucille L. Marvin, Patrick T. Childress, Jeremy D. Burkhart, Allison J. Luzwick Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/president-trump-signs-memorandum-for-major-navy-shipbuilding-overhaul DHS Extends Jones Act Waiver Again and Adds Substantial Procedural Requirements Sean T. Pribyl, Jovi Tenev, Susan G. Lafferty, Jim Noe, Elizabeth Leoty Craddock, Mike Timpone, Allison N. Skopec Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/dhs-extends-jones-act-waiver-again Stakeholder Pressure Increases as IIJA Funding Expiration Draws Nearer Kara Fischer, Liam C. McEnroe, Samantha Reinstein Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/stakeholder-pressure-increases-as-iija-funding-expiration-draws-nearer Hearing on D.C. Autonomous Vehicle Bill Highlights Benefits and Concerns Kara Fischer, Samantha Reinstein Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/hearing-on-dc-autonomous-vehicle-bill-highlights-benefits-and-concerns Cleared for Launch: FAA Proposes Sweeping Environmental Waivers for Commercial Space Katie Inman, Paul Stimers, Elizabeth C. Perry Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/07/cleared-for-launch-faa-proposes-sweeping-environmental-waivers Green Lights and Red Flags: Autonomous Vehicles Rule the Roads in Summer 2026 Kara Fischer Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/07/green-lights-and-red-flags-autonomous-vehicles-rule-the-roads DOT Secretary Duffy Reiterates Surface Transportation Reauthorization Priorities Kara Fischer, Sara E. Peters, Lauri A. Hettinger, Ben Yepez Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/07/dot-secretary-duffy-reiterates-surface-transportation-reauthorization