An administrative law judge ruling against the current system of chassis pools was upheld by the full Federal Maritime Commission.
MSC, the world’s largest shipping line, faces the largest-ever shipper claim for alleged damages suffered during the supply chain crisis.
During testimony at hearings on the Federal Maritime Commission’s regulatory functions in 1978, a former FMC chairman called out his successor on a lack of communication within the organization.
The plot thickens in the legal battle between Bed Bath & Beyond and container lines. More carriers are in the crosshairs.
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 Canadian ports.
Federal Maritime Commissioner Dan Maffei says in an interview that the bill will return “credibility to the supply chain.”
While the Federal Maritime Commission’s Rebecca Dye found no evidence of collusion among the major ocean carriers, an investigation into the “numerous charges” they assess still could be launched.
The Biden administration wants consumer protection regulators to examine whether giant retailers are creating supply chain distortions for smaller businesses.
The Federal Maritime Commission is ratcheting up pressure on ocean carriers to reduce logistical challenges for their customers.
Commission).Bentzel: “Let’s face it, it’s taking two or three times longer to deliver cargo because of congestion and conservatively prices are three to five times higher.”
Officials are creating unrealistic expectations that supply chains will be unplugged within weeks or months.
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach haven’t informed federal regulators yet about their plans to hit ocean carriers with big fees for excessive storage of containers.
Biden-backed plan to tackle container congestion could make logjam even worse, critics believe.
As freight congestion weakens transportation links, AskWaves looks at potential federal funding options for supporting a move to 24/7 operations.
Cosco and MSC fight back against accusations that they inflated rates, violated contracts and broke U.S. law.
“Be careful what you wish for,” warns industry expert Lars Jensen of proposals to rein in container shipping’s boom.
In this exclusive Q&A, Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei notes that “the supply chain is overheated. It’s like we are going from nine lanes to four lanes and then squeezing more traffic into them.”
Biden’s executive order calls on the Justice Department to help regulators monitor pricing practices and anticompetition in the container shipping and rail sectors.
The proposals hope to enforce the carriage of trade and excessive penalties U.S. importers are being charged by foreign carriers.
The containers that U.S. shippers need are all built in China, where factories could set a new production record this year.
Ag letter is the latest in a series of urgent pleas to stop the denial of trade and increased demurrage costs.
Daniel Maffei becomes chairman at a time of massive disruption in the world of trade.
Fireworks could be stuck at sea by the time the Fourth of July rolls around. Blame massive port congestion and overloaded freight networks. The fireworks industry is asking the Biden administration to provide a fix, but what can it do?
AgTC’s Peter Friedmann said Hapag-Lloyd’s Rolf Habben Jansen failed to mention in a press conference that the container shipping lines are enjoying record profits “while pushing their customers into real financial trouble, some towards bankruptcy.”
A change in political direction – and ongoing concerns – greet 10 Biden picks who will deal with freight issues.
California calls on feds to protect exporters. Shipping groups claim California export cure will worsen congestion — including for importers.
FMC commissioners appeal to President Joe Biden to immediately vaccinate the maritime workforce.
Ocean carrier Maersk says it is “working closely with the Agriculture Transportation Coalition and local trucking associations to address their concerns of equipment availability and detention and demurrage issues.”
The Agriculture Transportation Coalition is grateful to the Federal Maritime Commission for its support of American shippers.
Quick action comes on heels of a call for action by key trade group; Commissioner Maffei says it may not be enough
LaQuenta Jacobs promoted to provide cultural leadership and strategic direction.
Darren Prokop’s commentary concerns whether price gouging is taking place on container shipping between Asian ports and the U.S.
Bill Doyle has been steering the Dredging Contractors of America
Move aimed at preventing possible container transportation emergency.
Harbor Trucking Association hosts a wide-ranging conversation with West Virginia senator.
Three former competitors’ collaboration had drawn criticism from the World Shipping Council and International Longshoremen’s Association.
Leader of container and chassis provider organizations heartened to see cooperation during the coronavirus crisis “to minimize the impact for the greater good.”
DCSA publishes recommendations ahead of International Maritime Organization compliance deadline.
The companies that control the bulk of ocean cargo opearte under different rules than most companies. Read Darren Prokop’s explanation of why that is…
Team of rivals? The competing ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are looking at additional ways to cooperate for their mutual benefit.
Two San Juan, Puerto Rico container terminals can merge but will be subject to additional scrutiny by the Federal Maritime Commission.
FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye is scheduled to deliver her demurrage and detention recommendations to her fellow commissioners on Sept. 3.
Regulators frustrated by carriers’ lack of candor in justifying service fees
Shippers benefit as transportation rates expected to stay low.
President Trump’s executive order would create new transportation option for capacity-constrained LNG markets.
New power given to the Federal Maritime Commission to scrutinize the effects of ocean carrier competition has been put on hold by the government shutdown.
The government shutdown is forcing the U.S. Coast Guard to work without pay which could begin affecting freight operations.
Labor continues to rumble in warehousing sector; Autonomous truck demos one thing, but roadworthy vehicle is another.
But container volumes still going strong this quarter as U.S.-China hash out deal; but first quarter likely to see slowdown.
Main U.S. maritime agency’s probe into practices of ocean carriers and terminals winds down, but no changes yet seen.
Shippers and trucking companies can be charged high fees and detention costs by cargo lines and marine terminal operators for not picking up loads on time, but the Federal Maritime Commission is now going to investigate that practice.
