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Author: Todd M. Baiad

How Harbor Deepening Will Impact Maritime Businesses

Special to Business in Savannah Last January, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers kicked off the much-anticipated Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP), a nearly $800 million project that will deepen the harbor and its associated shipping channel. The deepening will allow larger, more efficient cargo ships to navigate the East Coast’s second busiest container harbor […]

Maritime Business Owners: Beware of Overtime Pay Requirements

Business in Savannah (BiS)  By Todd M. Baiad With many business owners, taking the time to understand a complex area of law is the last item on a long list of responsibilities demanding their time and attention. However, understanding the obligations federal laws place on employers, especially those with maritime businesses, should not be ignored. […]