by David J. Farrell, Jr.
For decades the decline of the U.S. maritime industry has been a cruel reality for admiralty lawyers, who at times have had to question their choice of careers.
But finally there’s good news for revitalizing domestic maritime commerce by relieving landside gridlock in a green way. Everyone should win with the growth of short sea shipping (“SSS”).
“America’s Marine Highway a/k/a Short Sea Shipping: A Win-Win Proposition”,
5 Benedict’s Maritime Bulletin 221 (Third/Fourth Quarter 2007).



