Legislation touted for supply chain emergencies could be used by carriers to haul heavier loads indefinitely, according to lobby group.
The National Defense Authorization Act amendment is aimed at blocking China’s ability to monitor U.S. container flows.
A group representing the nation’s largest container ports contends lawmakers are misleading the public with a bill targeting Chinese-made container cranes.
Legislation giving FMC more power over alliances is aimed at preventing anticompetitive container carrier agreements.
An upcoming supply chain legislation package will include curbs on Chinese influence over global shipping.
Ocean shipping reform legislation passed on Wednesday in the U.S. House as the Senate prepares companion legislation.
U.S. agribusiness exporters claim they are poised to lose 22% of sales due to massive increases in container shipping rates.
Bipartisan bill in Congress makes reforms to U.S. shipping regulations for the first time since 1998.
The Federal Maritime Commission tells Congress exporters allege they are being threatened by ocean carriers if they complain about excessive fees and unfair practices.
The Federal Maritime Commission is open to considering a mandate on container carriers to book U.S. exports.
