Regulatory Agencies
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Vessel group rejects allegations of threats against US exporters
The Federal Maritime Commission tells Congress exporters allege they are being threatened by ocean carriers if they complain about excessive fees and unfair practices.
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Shippers, brokers square off over ocean carrier tariff prices
U.S. food trade group tells maritime regulators that carrier profits do not justify added fees.
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Congress drafting law barring ocean carriers from refusing US exports
The Federal Maritime Commission is open to considering a mandate on container carriers to book U.S. exports.
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Biden to investigate transportation supply/demand ‘mismatches’
A new supply chain task force emerges from the Biden administration’s 100-day review.
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Power Index: Top 10 Biden regulatory reviews affecting freight markets
President Joe Biden’s regulatory policy shift has wide-ranging implications for shippers and carriers.
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Shipper group pressures Congress to clamp down on ocean carriers
Shippers call on lawmakers to expand government oversight of contracts between ocean carriers and their customers.
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US greenlights fuel transport by foreign ships
The Biden administration has issued a Jones Act waiver amid fuel shortages and rising gas prices sparked by a pipeline outage.
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Setback for truck platooning as clock starts on Wi-Fi rule
Truck platooning could see delays and higher costs with rollout of FCC’s 5.9 GHz now confirmed.
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How does the Highway Trust Fund work?
Congress is considering several options to keep the Highway Trust Fund afloat.
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Federal Maritime Commission further deregulates service contracts
U.S. maritime regulators are giving ocean carriers and shippers more flexibility to meet contract filing requirements.
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