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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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Maritime regulators dive into alleged tariff-fee overcharges
“Widely varying” tariff fees charged by container lines have prompted federal regulators to consider new rules.
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NCBFAA’s 35-year general counsel retires
The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America’s general counsel Ed Greenberg looks forward to spending time with his grandson.
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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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Industry groups ready responses to FMC’s ocean carrier pricing review
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission wants to learn the extent of allegations that ocean carriers are targeting noncontracted service providers for freight payment.
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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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FMC extends coronavirus-related service contract filing flexibility
U.S. Federal Maritime Commission anticipates COVID-19 impact on U.S. supply chain to continue into the first half of 2021.
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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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Expedited trans-Pacific LCL filling a growing niche
With airfreight capacity squeezed and rates high between China and the U.S., ocean freight consolidators offer the option of fast, cheaper less-than-container load, trans-Pacific services.
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