Business · 06/12/1994Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

American President Lines, Ltd Seeks Waiver to Operate Foreign-Flag Slot Charters

Summary

American President Lines, Ltd has submitted an application to the U.S. government for a waiver of a specific maritime law, allowing the company to operate foreign-flag slot charters, a move that could impact the shipping industry.

Original source language: Federal Register — Transportation DepartmentOpen original release →

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