ocean carriers
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Last Mile
Should shippers rely on ocean carriers for first- and last-mile logistics?
On-time deliveries are more complex than knowing exactly when a container will arrive at a port.
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American Shipper
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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Maritime
Commentary: Flags of inconvenience causing problems for crew members
Thousands of crew members are stuck on board their ships due to COVID-19 restrictions. Learn more in Darren Prokop's commentary.
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American Shipper
Coronavirus-related declines spur Port of Oakland budget decrease
Total cargo volume is down 7.8% this year because of reduced import demand.
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Maritime
FMCSA issues intermodal chassis inspection waiver
Move aimed at preventing possible container transportation emergency.
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American Shipper
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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American Shipper
Ocean carriers asked to ‘exercise restraint’ on container charges
FIATA questions the reasonableness of assessing demurrage and detention charges against shippers and forwarders during pandemic.
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American Shipper
Coronavirus could deliver 17 million-TEU blow to container shipping
SeaIntelligence Consulting CEO says impact from pandemic could total about 10% of global volumes.
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American Shipper
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American Shipper
