U.S. exporters
- Regulatory Agencies
FMC seeks to limit ocean carriers’ leverage on container space
Federal regulators are proposing a “burden-shifting regime” aimed at helping importers and exporters secure container space on ships.
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Feds give shippers new power to dispute ocean carrier charges
New guidance from the Federal Maritime Commission on disputing ocean carrier charges is considered a “landmark moment” by U.S. exporters.
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Exporters ratchet pressure on Biden to take on shipping challenges
U.S. agribusiness exporters claim they are poised to lose 22% of sales due to massive increases in container shipping rates.
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Regulator wants more ‘enforcement capacity’ against container lines
The chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission defends the lack of fines levied in 2020 while requesting a funding boost for 2022.
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Maritime regulator signs first-ever competition agreement with Justice Department
The Federal Maritime Commission has partnered with the DOJ to pursue competition violations.
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Vessel group rejects allegations of threats against US exporters
The Federal Maritime Commission tells Congress exporters allege they are being threatened by ocean carriers if they complain about excessive fees and unfair practices.
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Tennessee lawmaker frustrated by Buttigieg’s I-40 bridge response
DOT’s response to the Interstate 40 bridge outage needs more urgency, according to U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn.
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Shipper group pressures Congress to clamp down on ocean carriers
Shippers call on lawmakers to expand government oversight of contracts between ocean carriers and their customers.
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US regulator probing China’s role in container shortage
China’s potential monopoly over containers and intermodal chassis is the target of an investigation by FMC Commissioner Carl Bentzel.
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Federal Maritime Commission further deregulates service contracts
U.S. maritime regulators are giving ocean carriers and shippers more flexibility to meet contract filing requirements.
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