U.S. Federal Maritime Commission
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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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New York port truckers press FMC for emergency order
Trucking companies want the FMC to require better container storage data from the ocean carriers to speed cargo flow at the Port of New York…
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FMC considering 60-day congestion emergency order
Federal regulators are considering a congestion emergency order to require carriers to share cargo data with shippers, railroads and trucks.
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FMC wants ocean carriers to pay for container storage
Federal regulators are pressuring carriers at the Port of New York and New Jersey to compensate shippers and carriers for container storage.
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FMC needs more staff to enforce ocean shipping reforms, official says
A top regulator says more staff is needed to properly carry out new ocean carrier reforms signed into law by President Joe Biden.
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DOT to advance container congestion/demand index
The Biden administration wants to speed an effort unveiled in March to create a first-time freight data exchange for U.S. container shipments.
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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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Experts urge quick action to comply with ocean shipping reform law
Container market experts advise carriers and shippers to act quickly now that new rules regulating ocean shipping are in effect.
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FMC commissioners want rail regulators to reject CP-KCS merger
Three commissioners of the Federal Maritime Commission contend a merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern would result in diverting U.S.-bound intermodal traffic to…
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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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