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- Regulatory Agencies
US regulators balk at billion-dollar takeover of Ports America
Federal regulators are calling for a “full and thorough review” of the proposed purchase of the largest port operator in the U.S. by a Canadian…
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FMC’s Maffei says capacity demand won’t recede ‘until late 2022’
In this exclusive Q&A, Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei notes that “the supply chain is overheated. It’s like we are going from nine lanes…
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Seafarer crew crisis ‘only going to get worse’
The ICS hopes its Seafarer Vaccination Roadmap will create vaccine hubs in various ports.
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Regulators weigh in on fight between tankers and container ships
Maritime regulators warn the Houston port agency against restrictions that could hamper the Gulf Coast container trade.
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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.…
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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.
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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.
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FMC proposes rule to eliminate publication of service contract essential terms
“We will continue to work with the FMC to make sure that outdated regulations do not prevent the marketplace from working at maximum efficiency,” said…
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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.
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FMC order denies container carrier service contract filing exemption
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will proceed with proposed rule to eliminate the requirement for vessel-operating common carriers to publish essential terms of service contracts.
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