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FMC’s Dye finds no evidence of collusion among ocean carriers
While the Federal Maritime Commission’s Rebecca Dye found no evidence of collusion among the major ocean carriers, an investigation into the “numerous charges” they assess…
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FMC encourages shippers to file complaints against ocean carriers
The Federal Maritime Commission is ratcheting up pressure on ocean carriers to reduce logistical challenges for their customers.
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California intermodal trucker suing Hapag-Lloyd over detention fees
California drayage company Orange Avenue Express alleges ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd is forcing it to act as a storage facility for refrigerated containers.
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House passes bill expanding powers of maritime regulators
Ocean shipping reform legislation passed on Wednesday in the U.S. House as the Senate prepares companion legislation.
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Seattle port operator tackles congestion with new container storage fee
Double demurrage in Seattle: A terminal operator is adding a second layer of fees for extended container dwell times.
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Freight economist to government: Stay out of ocean shipping mess
Ports and inland transportation connections are choking on ocean imports. A top economist says don’t blame ocean carriers.
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Exporters ratchet pressure on Biden to take on shipping challenges
U.S. agribusiness exporters claim they are poised to lose 22% of sales due to massive increases in container shipping rates.
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Regulator wants more ‘enforcement capacity’ against container lines
The chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission defends the lack of fines levied in 2020 while requesting a funding boost for 2022.
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FMC to assess whether container lines are abusing market power
The Federal Maritime Commission is auditing container lines to evaluate potential abuse of leverage against exporters.
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FMC onboard for Biden’s ocean carrier ‘crackdown’
Biden’s executive order calls on the Justice Department to help regulators monitor pricing practices and anticompetition in the container shipping and rail sectors.
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