FMC Proposes Vessel Fees and Spanish Import Restrictions

Posted 10/16/26

The Federal Maritime Commission has proposed a $200,000 fee on Spanish-flagged vessels entering U.S. ports and restrictions on selected Spanish exports, escalating a dispute over Spain’s denial of port access to vessels carrying cargo bound for or coming from Israel. The proposal would extend the dispute to U.S. importers of Spanish olive oil, cosmetics, ceramics, and other goods.

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