Ocean Shipping Reform Act

Legislation to increase truck parking advanced in Congress during the markup of 16 supply chain-related bills.

Members of Congress discussed container carriers’ antitrust exemption, along with how to implement the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, on Tuesday.

Despite the debate on ocean shipping reform, the law will be signed into law by President Biden relatively soon. With his presidency increasingly defined by record-breaking inflation, it is clear his administration is focused on efforts to correct course.

Federal Maritime Commissioner Dan Maffei says in an interview that the bill will return “credibility to the supply chain.”

FMC rulemakings and reports included in the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 will begin taking shape soon after the bill is enacted. Here’s a breakdown.

The nation’s top container-trade regulator says he wants ensure more fairness in ocean carrier contracts after a spike in shipper complaints.

With concerns over freight markets heating up, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is staking out its priorities.

Pete Buttigieg pushed back during a DOT budget hearing in the Senate against an effort to blame the Biden administration for rising inflation.

Congress is paying more attention than ever to freight supply chains. Here are 10 pending bills that attempt to address disruption and lower costs for carriers and their customers.

The Biden administration is backing new legislation aimed at alleged out-of-control market power by foreign ocean carriers.

The Biden administration has outlined 62 policy initiatives affecting trucking, rail, and maritime in a one-year vulnerability assessment.

The Federal Maritime Commission is ratcheting up pressure on ocean carriers to reduce logistical challenges for their customers.

There has never been a year like this for container shipping. Here are the biggest stories of 2021.

The White House will be “shining a light on profiteering” by ocean carriers in an effort to fend off inflation and keep supply chains moving.

From ocean shipping reform to vaccine mandates, the past year has been a backdrop for new and proposed government oversight and requirements affecting carriers and shippers.

The White House is asking carriers to play nice with exporters, but next year Congress may give it a hammer to use if shipping practices don’t change.

Steve Ferreira breaks down newly passed legislation on this episode of Navigate B2B.

Ocean shipping reform legislation passed on Wednesday in the U.S. House as the Senate prepares companion legislation.

The World Shipping Council warns of too much government intrusion while taking heat for sky-high carrier profits.

As freight congestion weakens transportation links, AskWaves looks at potential federal funding options for supporting a move to 24/7 operations.

Ports and inland transportation connections are choking on ocean imports. A top economist says don’t blame ocean carriers.

U.S. agribusiness exporters claim they are poised to lose 22% of sales due to massive increases in container shipping rates.

The CEO of BookYourCargo explains how reform could help improve demurrage and detention chargebacks.

The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America’s general counsel Ed Greenberg looks forward to spending time with his grandson.

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 contract rates.

Commissioner Carl Bentzel said the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will have an increasing role in the development of shoreside activities that impact international container shipping.