Federal regulators are proposing a “burden-shifting regime” aimed at helping importers and exporters secure container space on ships.
Container market experts advise carriers and shippers to act quickly now that new rules regulating ocean shipping are in effect.
Congressional watchdogs are alleging predatory pricing by three major container ship operators and want answers by March 16.
The Biden administration is backing new legislation aimed at alleged out-of-control market power by foreign ocean carriers.
U.S. agribusiness exporters claim they are poised to lose 22% of sales due to massive increases in container shipping rates.
A U.S. manufacturer defends its complaint filed against container ship giant MSC with the Federal Maritime Commission despite the carrier’s denial of contract violations.
An American company has accused foreign ocean carriers of abusing the container market to pad their profits.
The chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission defends the lack of fines levied in 2020 while requesting a funding boost for 2022.
The Federal Maritime Commission has partnered with the DOJ to pursue competition violations.
1988: The U.S.-Far East container trade will undergo a significant drop in growth over the next few years, according to a study recently completed by the research firm of Temple, Barker & Sloane Inc.
