Michael Khouri
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Biden picks Maffei to chair Federal Maritime Commission
Biden taps Daniel Maffei to head the FMC amid the ongoing port congestion crisis.
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Maersk collaborating to ‘alleviate supply chain pain points’
Ocean carrier Maersk says it is “working closely with the Agriculture Transportation Coalition and local trucking associations to address their concerns of equipment availability and…
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FMC considers changing service contract filing requirements
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will consider a change in its regulations that would allow filing of service contracts up to 30 days from the…
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FMC examines ocean carrier billing practices
U.S. Federal Maritime Commission steps forward with notice of inquiry to evaluate alleged ocean carrier abuse of “merchant” definition for bill of lading responsibility.
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3PLs frustrated by ocean service contracted rate upheaval
The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America said its members are tired of ocean carriers charging them hundreds of dollars over their service…
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FMC keeps spotlight on ocean forwarder, consolidator concerns
COVID-19 may have disrupted supply chains but not the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission’s regulatory and policy focus on ocean container shipping, FMC chairman says.
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Career Tracks: XPO appoints diversity officer
LaQuenta Jacobs promoted to provide cultural leadership and strategic direction.
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How the FMC monitors ‘blank sailings’ and their competitive impacts
Chairman Michael Khouri explains how the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission keeps track of COVID-19-induced ocean container carrier sailing schedule changes for anticompetitive behavior.
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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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