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Archive for 2020
Fact Finding 29: Advice to the Trade
Commissioner Rebecca Dye is advising that shippers and truckers may contact the Federal Maritime Commission’s Bureau of Enforcement (BoE) with allegations of ocean carriers and marine terminal operators employing practices or regulations in violation of 46 USC 41102(c) involving non-compliance with the Final Rule published earlier this year by the… Read More »
Commissioners Bentzel and Maffei Urge Ocean Carriers to Carry U.S. Exports
Yesterday, Commissioners Carl W. Bentzel and Daniel B. Maffei sent a letter to World Shipping Council President and CEO John Butler, expressing concern about reports that ocean carriers are refusing the carriage of U.S. exports. The Commissioners noted that U.S. exporters should not bear the entire burden of volume fluctuations… Read More »
NOVEMBER 2020 ACTIVITY REPORT
STATEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Federal Maritime Commission Increases Global Alliances’ Information Monitoring Report Requirements Pursuant to direction from Chairman Khouri, the Commission has issued letters to the three global carrier alliances requiring that certain carrier-specific trade data be filed more frequently. Commissioner Sola Visits Houston for Panel Discussion and Meetings with… Read More »
Latest Fact Finding 30 Report Examines Impacts to Cruise Industry in Gulf Coast Ports
A report on the Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Cruise Industry in the Gulf Coast region was released today by Commissioner Louis E. Sola. It is the latest Interim Report issued as part of the Fact Finding 30 investigation he is leading. In the report, Commissioner Sola examines how… Read More »
Statement by Commissioner Bentzel on the Foundation Carrier Agreement (No. 201351)
Today, I voted to support the FMC staff recommendation to allow the Foundation Carrier Agreement to go into effect on December 13th. While I am a strong supporter of the implementation of digital technology that will facilitate the employment of blockchain platforms to assist the movement of our international trade,… Read More »
FMC Receives Briefings at December Meeting
The Federal Maritime Commission met virtually and in closed session on Wednesday, December 10, 2020. At the meeting, Commissioner Rebecca Dye provided an update on her work to date as Fact Finding Officer for “International Ocean Transportation Supply Chain Engagement” (Fact Finding 29). Staff provided a briefing on General Prohibitions… Read More »
Commissioner Maffei Remarks at AgTC Major Midyear Meeting
Before I begin, I must mention that the views I express are mine alone as one individual commissioner and not the position of the FMC as a whole. Certainly, for me, the shortage of containers for agriculture exports is a huge concern – having once served as a Congressman from… Read More »
FMC Chairman Addresses Export Container Availability
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Michael A. Khouri told an international audience that he takes seriously reports that ocean carriers are not supplying containers to U.S. agricultural exporters at inland locations and the Commission is examining all potential actions it can take in response as a regulatory agency. Chairman Khouri made… Read More »
Chairman Michael A. Khouri’s Remarks for the Global Maritime Conference
I am pleased to be with you today. My thanks to the Global Maritime Conference for the invitation. Today’s remarks reflect my own views. They are not offered as the official positions of the United States or the Federal Maritime Commission. Briefly, for those not familiar with the FMC, it… Read More »
FMC User Fees Scheduled to Be Revised in January
The Federal Maritime Commission is updating the fees it charges for services, effective January 27, 2021 barring further action or significant adverse comments. Comments regarding this rule must be filed with the Commission by December 14, 2020. This change is pursuant to Office of Management and Budget directives applying to… Read More »