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Biden to sign ocean shipping reform bill after Congress approves legislation
President Biden plans to sign into law the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, the first ocean shipping regulations passed by Congress since 1998.
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Congress is voting soon to overhaul the shipping industry. Here’s everything you need to know.
FMC rulemakings and reports included in the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 will begin taking shape soon after the bill is enacted. Here’s a…
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Hapag-Lloyd will pay $2M to settle detention and demurrage case
“We are pleased with this settlement as it creates a common understanding in close cooperation and coordination with the authority on the future handling of…
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GSCW chat: US exporters’ fight for market share
U.S. export lobbyist Peter Friedmann discusses setbacks and progress made by shippers as they struggle to maintain market share overseas.
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FMC to consider regulating ocean carrier billing practices
The FMC is considering minimum billing standards for late fees charged by ocean carriers for picking up and returning containers.
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Senate introduces ocean shipping reform bill
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate would give maritime regulators power to shift the carrier-shipper balance.
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Seroka: National Guard is ‘backup plan’ for LA port congestion
The container shipping surge shows no signs of letup, but the Southern California ports say they are slowly clearing out the backlogs.
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Fees aim to discourage shippers using LA port as makeshift warehouse
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are turning into makeshift warehouses. Officials hope new fines on lingering cargo will end the practice.
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FMC waits for details on California port surcharges
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach haven’t informed federal regulators yet about their plans to hit ocean carriers with big fees for excessive…
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SoCal ports could fine carriers for tardy containers by Nov. 15
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are turning to heavy-handed tactics to address a container logjam that is gumming up supply chains.
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