Carl Bentzel Tagged Articles

Regulatory Agencies

John Gallagher, Washington CorrespondentFriday, January 29, 2021

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Regulators ask Biden for ‘immediate’ dockworker vaccinations

FMC commissioners appeal to President Joe Biden to immediately vaccinate the maritime workforce.

Regulatory Agencies

John Gallagher, Washington CorrespondentTuesday, December 29, 2020

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Container lines question claims of unreasonable rates, poor service

The World Shipping Council responds to assertions from FMC commissioners of potential Shipping Act violations.

Maritime

John Gallagher, Washington CorrespondentWednesday, December 16, 2020

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Regulators warn container lines to stop refusing US exports

Allegations of service and rate violations ocean carriers against U.S. exporters are increasing, according to FMC commissioners.

American Shipper

Chris GillisTuesday, June 16, 2020

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FMC’s Canadian ballast water rule investigation begins

The 1920 Merchant Marine Act authorizes the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission to investigate and penalize foreign governments with ocean shipping regulations that discriminate against U.S.…

American Shipper

Chris GillisWednesday, May 20, 2020

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FMC investigates Canada’s proposed ballast water rules for Great Lakes

U.S. Federal Maritime Commission finds sufficient credibility in Lake Carriers’ Association petition to support invoking rarely used 1920 Merchant Marine Act investigative authority.

American Shipper

Chris GillisMonday, May 4, 2020

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FMC urges Congress to aid distressed US box terminals

U.S. Federal Maritime Commission asks lawmakers to consider “financial bridge” to help container terminals make their lease payments.

American Shipper

Chris GillisThursday, March 26, 2020

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FMC presses to finalize container availability rule

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission’s legal staff is expected to deliver its final demurrage and detention rulemaking assessment to the commissioners in the next several…

American Shipper

Chris GillisThursday, January 23, 2020

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FMC’s newest commissioner dives into role

Commissioner Carl Bentzel said the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will have an increasing role in the development of shoreside activities that impact international container shipping.

American Shipper