Senate Committee Advances Bill to Raise Container Import Fees, Citing Infrastructure Costs and Fairer Contributions

The bill raises container fees to $100 and $200, depending on size, with half of collections supporting the Waste Management Authority. Lawmakers say the measure modernizes outdated rates, though some questioned whether costs might reach consumers. Bill 39-0039, legislation that seeks to increase the cost of bringing containers or flat rack containers into the Virgin…

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Trump Weighs USVI Ship Registry Proposal to Boost Maritime Strength and National Security

The Trump administration is currently reviewing a bold proposal to establish a new international ship registry in the U.S. Virgin Islands—an initiative designed to expand the U.S.-flagged commercial shipping fleet, strengthen national security, and elevate the Virgin Islands as a critical player in global maritime commerce. Spearheaded by the Center for Ocean Policy and Economics (COPE),…

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