federal maritime commission


Thursday, April 28, 2022
port of los angeles and long beach
Shipping

FMC Asks Congress for More Money Amid Heavier Workload, Uptick in Shippers’ Complaints

The Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission is asking Congress for more funding next year due to an increase in demand for the Commission’s services

April 28, 2022
Total Views: 1091

Saturday, February 5, 2022
Maritime News

MARAD & FMC Nominations Get Stalled By Republican Senators

By Keith Laing and Lillianna Byington (Bloomberg) — Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) has been stalling the nominations of Transportation and Commerce Department

February 5, 2022
Total Views: 2468

Monday, January 31, 2022
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell
Finance

OPED – Could The Federal Reserve Fix Our Ports?

By Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) CNBC editor Lori Ann LaRocco is a superstar in the world of logistics and seaborne trade. LaRocco’s tireless and timely

January 31, 2022
Total Views: 1265

Thursday, January 27, 2022
Shipping

FMC Updated On Detention and Demurrage and Data Initiatives

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission met during both open and closed session Thursday to be briefed on the Commission’s efforts to address ocean

January 27, 2022
Total Views: 1204

Friday, January 14, 2022
Alaska cruise ship in port
Cruise Ships

FMC Issues Final Report on COVID-19’s Impact on Cruise Industry

U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Commissioner Louis E. Sola issued his final report Friday from the FMC’s fact finding investigation into COVID-19

January 14, 2022
Total Views: 1535

Monday, January 10, 2022
hapag-lloyd ship
Shipping

FMC Probe Into Hapag-Lloyd D&D Could Set Industry Precedent

By Nick Savvides (The Loadstar) – The US Federal Maritime Commission’s investigation into carrier detention & demurrage (D&D) charges could

January 10, 2022
Total Views: 2297

Monday, November 15, 2021
shipping containers
Shipping

Federal Maritime Commission to Examine Maritime Supply Chain Data Sharing

Federal maritime agency launches program looking into maritime supply chain data sharing and transparency. The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission announced a new

November 15, 2021
Total Views: 1202

Wednesday, November 10, 2021
port of los angeles
Ports

FMC Commissioners Call for Review of Ports America Sale to Canada

Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) commissioners Carl Bentzel and Louis Sola have written a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressing serious concern

November 10, 2021
Total Views: 1276

Friday, September 17, 2021
Ports

Insight: FMC Taking Actions to Address Demurrage and Detention Charges

(Holland & Knight) – The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced on Sept. 15, 2021, that it would move forward with two demurrage-and-detention

September 17, 2021
Total Views: 1221

Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Shipping

FMC to Issue Guidance on Complaint Proceedings and Seeks Comments on Demurrage and Detention Billings

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has voted to move forward with two demurrage-and-detention related initiatives proposed by Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye as

September 15, 2021
Total Views: 763

Wednesday, September 8, 2021
port of los angeles and long beach
Shipping

International Competition Authorities Hold Meeting on Container Shipping Issues

Maritime competition authorities from across the world are continuing to keep a close eye on the actions of ocean carriers amid the unprecedented cargo boom

September 8, 2021
Total Views: 1816

Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Shipping

FMC Commissioner ‘Troubled’ By Reports of Ocean Carriers Refusing Hazardous Import Cargoes

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in the United States has been alerted to reports that ocean carriers are refusing import cargoes of hazardous materials

September 7, 2021
Total Views: 1709

Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Port of long beach
Shipping

U.S. Maritime Regulator Probing Legality of Carriers’ Congestion Surcharges

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has requested answers from eight ocean carriers regarding congestion-related surcharges they have either implemented or

August 4, 2021
Total Views: 1704

Wednesday, July 28, 2021
port of los angeles and long beach
Shipping

FMC Presented with Interim Recommendations to Address Supply Chain Issues

The Federal Maritime Commission has been presented with a set of interim recommendations from its fact finding investigation into challenges facing the ocean

July 28, 2021
Total Views: 1601

Saturday, July 24, 2021
Finance

It’s About Stimulus Checks Not Ocean Carriers Like Maersk Says White House Source

by John Konrad (gCaptain) Earlier this month, the Biden Administration signed an order cracking down on anti-competitive behavior in the shipping industry.

July 24, 2021
Total Views: 6460

Tuesday, July 20, 2021
port of long beach
Shipping

U.S. Regulator Steps Up Scrutiny of Ocean Carriers’ Detention and Demurrage Practices

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is stepping up its scrutiny of ocean carriers by establishing a new audit program and dedicated team to assess carrier

July 20, 2021
Total Views: 2272

Monday, July 12, 2021
port of los angeles and long beach
Shipping

FMC and DOJ Agree to Collaborate on Liner Shipping Antitrust Issues

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission and the Department of Justice have signed an agreement to increase cooperation and communication in oversight and

July 12, 2021
Total Views: 1420

Wednesday, April 7, 2021
containers at port of los angeles
Shipping

Federal Maritime Commission Holds Closed-Door Meeting on Ongoing Ocean Supply Chain Investigation

Federal Maritime Commission held a virtual meeting Wednesday discuss developments in the ongoing fact finding investigation into challenges facing the ocean

April 7, 2021
Total Views: 3184

Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Containership docking Port of Long Beach
Shipping

Daniel B. Maffei Designated as the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission

U.S. Federal Maritime Commission News Release – Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei has been designated as the Chairman of the Federal Maritime

March 31, 2021
Total Views: 706

Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Containership docking Port of Long Beach
Shipping

U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Urges Freight ‘Silos’ to Unite in Crisis

By Brendan Murray (Bloomberg) — Companies that violate U.S. supply-chain rules around inundated American ports may be penalized, according to a key

February 9, 2021
Total Views: 2527