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- Regulatory Agencies
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 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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Mega port operator PSA to buy US freight forwarder BDP
The largest container terminal operator in the world is buying BDP, a midsize U.S. freight forwarder.
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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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When lifting empty containers, two is better than one
Hyster introduces newest double-empty container handler to marine terminal and intermodal rail yard operators.
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FMC identifies San Pedro Bay container challenges during COVID-19
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has rolled out guidance on how the ocean shipping industry can collaboratively improve the flow of containers among ocean carriers,…
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Ports see ‘longer battle’ ahead before volumes turn corner
Industry pushes lawmakers for roughly $2 billion in maritime-specific relief in next COVID package.
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FMC’s Dye keeps eye on COVID-19-challenged US supply chains
U.S. Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca Dye said Fact Finding 29’s work will help the American ocean shipping industry better prepare the supply chain for the…
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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 finalizes demurrage and detention reasonableness rule
Regulatory guidance is expected to be significant to American shippers facing container availability charges from carriers and marine terminals during COVID-19 pandemic.
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