World Shipping Council
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Environmental groups take aim at retail giants as ocean freight polluters
An environmental report demands zero-emission shipping by 2030 and rejects LNG as an alternative, while urging more transparent emissions reporting.
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Regulatory Agencies
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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Shipping groups want action on $5B fund for zero-emission fuels, tech
Shipowner associations ask, “What are we waiting for?” to accelerate research and development for zero-emission shipping technologies and fuels.
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Regulatory Agencies
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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Regulatory Agencies
Congress drafting law barring ocean carriers from refusing US exports
The Federal Maritime Commission is open to considering a mandate on container carriers to book U.S. exports.
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Regulatory Agencies
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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Maritime
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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American Shipper
First interview with new Federal Maritime Commission chairman
Daniel Maffei becomes chairman at a time of massive disruption in the world of trade.
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American Shipper
Ocean container losses topple annual average in 2 months
The discharging of damaged containers continues nearly two months after the storm-battered ONE Apus arrived in Japan.
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Regulatory Agencies
Container lines question claims of unreasonable rates, poor service
The World Shipping Council responds to assertions from FMC commissioners of potential Shipping Act violations.
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