Regulatory Agencies
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FMC seeks to limit ocean carriers’ leverage on container space
Federal regulators are proposing a “burden-shifting regime” aimed at helping importers and exporters secure container space on ships.
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Feds dodging US-flag ship cargo rules, GAO reveals
Government watchdogs have found that maritime regulators are unable to effectively track how shipments of military supplies and food aid are transported overseas.
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New York port truckers press FMC for emergency order
Trucking companies want the FMC to require better container storage data from the ocean carriers to speed cargo flow at the Port of New York…
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FMC considering 60-day congestion emergency order
Federal regulators are considering a congestion emergency order to require carriers to share cargo data with shippers, railroads and trucks.
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Fertilizer shippers seek carrier reforms to address supply chain snags
Fertilizer shippers push for transportation reforms to help products compete amid ongoing supply chain disruption.
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Freight companies begin sharing capacity data with feds
DOT officials are calling the start of data sharing among supply chain companies a ‘milestone’ event.
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FMC wants ocean carriers to pay for container storage
Federal regulators are pressuring carriers at the Port of New York and New Jersey to compensate shippers and carriers for container storage.
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FMC needs more staff to enforce ocean shipping reforms, official says
A top regulator says more staff is needed to properly carry out new ocean carrier reforms signed into law by President Joe Biden.
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New DOT panel to focus on deploying automation in transportation
The Biden administration is launching an advisory panel to identify ways to integrate automation across transportation modes.
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Feds give shippers new power to dispute ocean carrier charges
New guidance from the Federal Maritime Commission on disputing ocean carrier charges is considered a “landmark moment” by U.S. exporters.
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