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President Biden talked about strengthening America’s ports and supply chains. He also celebrated a new contract between the shipping industry and a labor union representing dock workers.

Panelists examined the wartime role of the sinking of the Lusitania, the worldwide reaction to the tragedy, and its impact on American public opinion about the war. On May 7, 1915, the RMS…

David Pekoske, the current administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), testified at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Homeland Security Committee. President Biden…

David Pekoske, President Biden’s nominee to be administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), testified at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science, and…

President Biden signed a bill into law that aims to reduce shipping costs and lessen the power of ocean carriers over importers, exporters, and consumers. The bipartisan legislation, also…

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and officials from the Netherlands and Australia discussed cybersecurity issues facing the maritime transportation sector. The panel talked…

Members of the Federal Maritime Commission testified at a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing on rising shipping costs and unfair practices by carriers. During the…

The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations held a hearing to examine the security of U.S. seaports. Witnesses representing several of the…

A House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee held a hearing on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the maritime industry. Witnesses advocated for maritime workers to be…

Cassandra Sohyda toured and talked about the history of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. During the course of a boat ride through one of the few remaining operating…

The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee held a hearing on reauthorizing the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, which was signed into law by President Obama in…

Maritime Administrator Rear Admiral Mark Buzby delivered remarks on U.S. strategy and defense funding.

Eric Jay Dolin provided a history of piracy in the America’s in the 17th and 18th centuries.

A Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee held a hearing to examine maritime transportation issues in the Arctic region. The hearing focused specifically on retreating ice…

Transportation experts testified at a hearing on the nation’s freight movement and its impact on the economy. The witnesses stressed the importance of their industry and also spoke about…

David Hawley of the Arabia Steamboat Museum shared the story of Arabia’s recovery and the treasure that it carried. Built in 1853, the Steamboat Arabia survived only 3 years of service before it sank in the…

Chip Stulen, director of preservation at the Shelburne Museum, talked about the steamboat’s nearly 50 years of service. The Ticonderoga was the last steamboat to operate on Lake Champlain. C-SPAN’s…

Jeff Hindes of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum talked about the lake and its role in war and commerce. Lake Champlain was an essential part of the history and economy of Burlington, Vermont.…

Alessa Wylie gave a tour of the Portland Observatory and shows off its views of Portland, Maine. The Portland Observatory is a maritime signal tower built in 1807. C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles…

Jeanne Gross talked about the history of Maine’s oldest light house. Portland Head Light was completed in 1791 and guided ships safely into Portland Harbor. C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made…