Ocean Shipping Reform Act
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Viewpoint: Congress passes ocean shipping reform
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…
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Will the Shipping Reform Act help rebalance scales? The FMC chairman thinks so.
Federal Maritime Commissioner Dan Maffei says in an interview that the bill will return "credibility to the supply chain."
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Congress is voting soon to overhaul the shipping industry. Here’s everything you need to know.
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…
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Maritime official wants more control over ocean carrier contracting
The nation’s top container-trade regulator says he wants ensure more fairness in ocean carrier contracts after a spike in shipper complaints.
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How the US Chamber of Commerce plans to shape supply chain policy in Washington
With concerns over freight markets heating up, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is staking out its priorities.
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Buttigieg defends administration efforts to ease inflation
Pete Buttigieg pushed back during a DOT budget hearing in the Senate against an effort to blame the Biden administration for rising inflation.
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Power index: Top 10 pending bills affecting freight markets
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…
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New legislation would strip ocean carrier antitrust protections
The Biden administration is backing new legislation aimed at alleged out-of-control market power by foreign ocean carriers.
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DOT vulnerability report highlights truck driver pay, urges ocean shipping reform
The Biden administration has outlined 62 policy initiatives affecting trucking, rail, and maritime in a one-year vulnerability assessment.
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FMC encourages shippers to file complaints against ocean carriers
The Federal Maritime Commission is ratcheting up pressure on ocean carriers to reduce logistical challenges for their customers.
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