National Industrial Transportation League
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American Shipper
American shippers want FMC container availability rule published
“With ongoing challenges posed by the coronavirus, there is real concern about these fees being assessed when there are equipment issues beyond the control of…
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American Shipper
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“We will continue to work with the FMC to make sure that outdated regulations do not prevent the marketplace from working at maximum efficiency,” said…
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News
Transportation technology takes center stage on last day of NITL Summit
Freight industry innovators presented their ideas for the future of transportation and supply chains on the final day of the National Industrial Transportation League’s 2020…
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News
Trucking industry has cause for optimism despite challenges, insiders say
Cautious optimism was a common thread during the Highway Transportation Session at the National Industrial Transportation League’s 2020 Summit. The NITL 2020 panel discussion Tuesday…
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Maritime
For US ports, ‘gloves are back off and we are able to ship to China again’
Everything from driverless trucks, the U.S. tariff war with China and the growth of ocean ports was discussed during the opening day of the National…
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American Shipper
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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American Shipper
Global Shippers Forum pans extending liner carrier protection
The Global Shippers Forum says the views of exporters and importers have been ignored by European regulators extending antitrust protection to liner carriers.
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American Shipper
Proposed demurrage and detention rule spotlights industry schism
Shippers and NVOs urge the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission to implement the interpretive rule, while ocean carriers and marine terminals say it needs further refining.
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American Shipper
FMC splits World Shipping Council exemption petition
The Federal Maritime Commission approves the ocean container carrier organization’s petition to eliminate publication of essential terms but retains the requirement to file the actual…
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American Shipper
Industry digs into FMC’s container availability interpretive rule
The AgTC asked the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission to extend the comment deadline to Oct. 31, calling the rule “the most relevant and far-reaching initiative…
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