Spain could be liable for millions of dollars in penalties if the Federal Maritime Commission finds it has been turning away U.S. container ships. Separately, news accounts say a Danish-flagged vessel was denied entry because it was carrying military weapons to Israel.
A Federal Maritime Commission member told Congress that shippers will retain their contract rights with container lines in the event of a dockworker strike next week.
Federal regulators have finalized a rule making it harder for ocean carriers to refuse to provide vessel space for customers.
Container carriers’ request to extend the compliance deadline for new federal billing requirements is being vigorously opposed by their customers.
The Federal Maritime Commission suggests that requiring better data could lead to less congestion and fewer container storage fees.
Federal regulators are bracing for a surge in container late fee complaints as ocean carriers and shippers process alternate routing options following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Legislation approved by the House gives the Federal Maritime Commission more power to investigate potential container market manipulation by China.
Shippers say a new Federal Maritime Commission rule meant to make billing more transparent will instead cause them more headaches.
Regulators have imposed new billing standards on ocean carriers that shippers consider a “major step” toward eliminating abuse.
Requiring container ship operators to file an export policy would be too costly — and unlawful as well, carriers tell regulators.
Shippers want Congress to expand FMC’s power over rail storage fees, but shipping lines say the power is already in the hands of the STB.
Legislation giving FMC more power over alliances is aimed at preventing anticompetitive container carrier agreements.
Fees to register a business or file complaints at the Federal Maritime Commission will be significantly higher in 2023 to account for higher agency costs.
Federal regulators have codified provisions of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act that may extract more compensation from ocean carriers for rule violations.
Ocean carrier contracts and carriers’ ability to make a profit are put to the test in a proposed rule, according to reaction from shippers and carriers.
Ocean carriers will be subject to stricter requirements when they charge shippers fees on late containers if a proposed rule is adopted.
Federal regulators are proposing a “burden-shifting regime” aimed at helping importers and exporters secure container space on ships.
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 and New Jersey.
Federal regulators are considering a congestion emergency order to require carriers to share cargo data with shippers, railroads and trucks.
Federal regulators are pressuring carriers at the Port of New York and New Jersey to compensate shippers and carriers for container storage.
A top regulator says more staff is needed to properly carry out new ocean carrier reforms signed into law by President Joe Biden.
The Biden administration wants to speed an effort unveiled in March to create a first-time freight data exchange for U.S. container shipments.
New guidance from the Federal Maritime Commission on disputing ocean carrier charges is considered a “landmark moment” by U.S. exporters.
Container market experts advise carriers and shippers to act quickly now that new rules regulating ocean shipping are in effect.
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.
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 breakdown.
The nation’s top container-trade regulator says he wants ensure more fairness in ocean carrier contracts after a spike in shipper complaints.
U.S. regulators have ordered the world’s largest ocean carriers to submit more pricing and capacity data to help protect shipping markets from anticompetitive practices.
Carl Bentzel’s vision for the next-generation supply chain is one that shares public data across transportation modes and anticipates future shocks.
A federal regulator is using a new report to spotlight the importance of ocean containers to the U.S. economy and the threat of China’s market dominance.
Federal regulators will begin to assess how container lines are serving U.S. exporters.
This AskWaves considers whether the federal government is needed to launch a supply chain portal – and whether it can succeed.
The Biden administration is backing new legislation aimed at alleged out-of-control market power by foreign ocean carriers.
The Biden administration has outlined 62 policy initiatives affecting trucking, rail, and maritime in a one-year vulnerability assessment.
The Biden administration plans to go after companies that may be using supply chain disruption to fix prices or overcharge customers.
West Coast terminal operators could be taking advantage of supply chain disruptions by overcharging shippers for using night gates.
The FMC is considering minimum billing standards for late fees charged by ocean carriers for picking up and returning containers.
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate would give maritime regulators power to shift the carrier-shipper balance.
The leading spokesman in Washington for the world’s container trades offers his take on the implications of potential regulatory changes in 2022.
The White House will be “shining a light on profiteering” by ocean carriers in an effort to fend off inflation and keep supply chains moving.
From ocean shipping reform to vaccine mandates, the past year has been a backdrop for new and proposed government oversight and requirements affecting carriers and shippers.
California drayage company Orange Avenue Express alleges ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd is forcing it to act as a storage facility for refrigerated containers.
An FMC shipper advisory recommends prioritizing container automation ahead of next year’s labor negotiations.
Ocean shipping reform legislation passed on Wednesday in the U.S. House as the Senate prepares companion legislation.
The World Shipping Council warns of too much government intrusion while taking heat for sky-high carrier profits.
Federal regulators will soon begin analyzing how transportation data sharing can move more containers.
Federal regulators are calling for a “full and thorough review” of the proposed purchase of the largest port operator in the U.S. by a Canadian pension firm.
Ocean carrier detention and demurrage practices will be the target of an upcoming proposed rule from the Federal Maritime Commission.
U.S. agribusiness exporters claim they are poised to lose 22% of sales due to massive increases in container shipping rates.
An FMC advisory committee has been formed amid ongoing shipper complaints of carrier market power abuse.
The maritime meeting among trade partners comes as container shipping remains hot.
Bipartisan bill in Congress makes reforms to U.S. shipping regulations for the first time since 1998.
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 is auditing container lines to evaluate potential abuse of leverage against exporters.
The Federal Maritime Commission has partnered with the DOJ to pursue competition violations.
The Federal Maritime Commission tells Congress exporters allege they are being threatened by ocean carriers if they complain about excessive fees and unfair practices.
U.S. food trade group tells maritime regulators that carrier profits do not justify added fees.
The Federal Maritime Commission is open to considering a mandate on container carriers to book U.S. exports.
President Joe Biden’s regulatory policy shift has wide-ranging implications for shippers and carriers.
Shippers call on lawmakers to expand government oversight of contracts between ocean carriers and their customers.
The Consumer Brands Association is urging federal action from transportation agencies to head off concerns about inflation and rising costs.
China’s potential monopoly over containers and intermodal chassis is the target of an investigation by FMC Commissioner Carl Bentzel.
U.S. maritime regulators are giving ocean carriers and shippers more flexibility to meet contract filing requirements.
“Widely varying” tariff fees charged by container lines have prompted federal regulators to consider new rules.
Biden taps Daniel Maffei to head the FMC amid the ongoing port congestion crisis.
The U.S. secretary of transportation testifies before Congress on the Biden administration’s infrastructure priorities.
Maritime regulators warn the Houston port agency against restrictions that could hamper the Gulf Coast container trade.
Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel discusses the agency’s options in regulating rates and service amid the booming U.S. container supply chain.
The Federal Maritime Commission is stepping up oversight of charges imposed on trucking companies and U.S. exporters by containership companies.
The World Shipping Council responds to assertions from FMC commissioners of potential Shipping Act violations.
Allegations of service and rate violations ocean carriers against U.S. exporters are increasing, according to FMC commissioners.
Port communities in LA, Charleston and Philadelphia already at risk, officials assert.
The carrier sought relief from commission regulations earlier this month as part of its efforts to recover from a crippling cyberattack in late September.
The ocean container industry association files an agreement with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission to ensure its collective activities do not violate the Shipping Act.
Former Port Authority of New York and New Jersey executive takes over at IICL from Steven Blust, who will continue in a senior adviser role.
The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America’s general counsel Ed Greenberg looks forward to spending time with his grandson.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will consider a change in its regulations that would allow filing of service contracts up to 30 days from the agreement’s effective date.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will consider the French liner carrier’s relief petition to give it time to clean up its systems.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission wants to learn the extent of allegations that ocean carriers are targeting noncontracted service providers for freight payment.
U.S. Federal Maritime Commission steps forward with notice of inquiry to evaluate alleged ocean carrier abuse of “merchant” definition for bill of lading responsibility.
The Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference insists the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has jurisdiction to ensure that ocean container chassis provisioning is conducted fairly.
U.S. Federal Maritime Commission anticipates COVID-19 impact on U.S. supply chain to continue into the first half of 2021.
The Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association says the Federal Maritime Commission’s jurisdiction does not apply to a domestic transport dispute with container-hauling truckers.
The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America said its members are tired of ocean carriers charging them hundreds of dollars over their service contract rates.
COVID-19 may have disrupted supply chains but not the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission’s regulatory and policy focus on ocean container shipping, FMC chairman says.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission’s Office of Administrative Law Judges is expected to announce an initial decision in this multibillion-dollar complaint against the ocean carriers by August 2021.
The American Trucking Associations’ Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference seeks to put an end to alleged price manipulation of container chassis usage between ocean carriers and draymen.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission found during its Fact Finding 29 investigation that the Port of New York and New Jersey showed supply chain resolve during the coronavirus pandemic.
DCLI chief commercial officer warns shippers and truckers who seek a national chassis pool: Be careful what you wish for.
Darren Prokop’s commentary concerns whether price gouging is taking place on container shipping between Asian ports and the U.S.
Chairman Michael Khouri explains how the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission keeps track of COVID-19-induced ocean container carrier sailing schedule changes for anticompetitive behavior.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission enters “phase two” of its fact-finding investigation into COVID-19 impacts on container shipping in the Port of New York and New Jersey.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has rolled out guidance on how the ocean shipping industry can collaboratively improve the flow of containers among ocean carriers, marine terminals, shippers and drayage truckers in San Pedro Bay during COVID-19 and beyond.
The 1920 Merchant Marine Act authorizes the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission to investigate and penalize foreign governments with ocean shipping regulations that discriminate against U.S. trade.
The World Shipping Council says exemption for ocean container carriers from publishing essential terms of their service contracts with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is a step in the right direction.
Intermodal Motor Carrier Conference said the Ocean Carrier Equipment Association can avoid regulatory or legal action by reaching a “mutually beneficial” resolution to the chassis lease rate dispute.
Leasing companies say a neutral chassis pool lacks incentive to invest the tens of millions of dollars each year to maintain viable chassis equipment.
Panel of importers and exporters will advise the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on policies of competitiveness, reliability, integrity and fairness in ocean shipping.
