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Merchant marine and regulation • Aug 21, 2026

EU packaging regulation starts applying, creating immediate compliance checks for cargo entering the Union

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) applies from 12 August 2026. For cargo owners, importers, freight forwarders and fulfilment providers, the immediate issue is documentary and supply-chain readiness...

Merchant marine and regulation • Aug 12, 2026

OFAC’s stated GEMAR wind-down protection for non-U.S. parties ends 12 August

Non-U.S. maritime counterparties with outstanding dealings involving Cuba’s state-owned GEMAR or GECOMEX face an immediate sanctions-screening and payment-control deadline.

Merchant marine and regulation • Aug 07, 2026

Santos access-channel concession consultation extended to 29 September

Brazil’s waterway regulator has extended the consultation on the proposed concession of the Port of Santos access channel, keeping the project documentation open for industry input until 29 September 2026.

Merchant marine and regulation • Aug 06, 2026

EU ICS2 stop-words update takes effect, tightening ENS data controls for inbound cargo

An updated EU ICS2 stop-words list became effective on 3 August 2026. The change does not create a new Entry Summary Declaration duty, but it changes the data-validation reference used for cargo descriptions and can trig...

Merchant marine and regulation • Aug 03, 2026

UK finalises port state control guidance under 2026 regulations

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has issued final MGN 711 guidance for the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026, reinforcing risk-based inspections, detention and port-access consequences for fore...

Merchant marine and regulation • Aug 01, 2026

EU 21st Russia sanctions package expands maritime exposure to LNG tanker sales and shadow-fleet support vessels

The EU’s 23 July package adds 41 vessels to its service and port-access ban, expands listing criteria to vessels supporting designated ships, and introduces controls around sales of LNG tankers to third countries.