China shipowners group says US port fee proposal breaks WTO rules, US law
BEIJING : The China Shipowners’ Association (CSA) opposes a U.S. proposal to slap hefty port entry fees on ocean cargo carriers that own or have ordered vessels from China, saying it violates international rules
FMC issues request for Additional Information regarding Premier Alliance Agreement
PHILADELPHIA : A global operational alliance of three container shipping companies will not go into effect next week because more information is needed by the Federal Maritime Commission to determine the potential competitive impacts
FMC investigates retaliation against Shippers, Ocean Transportation Intermediaries and Motor Carriers
WASINGTON D.C. : The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) takes seriously and investigates thoroughly allegations of common carrier or marine terminal operator (MTO) retaliation against shippers or their agents, ocean transportation intermediaries, and motor carriers.
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to deploy up to 340 vessels in new Gemini Cooperation
COPENHAGEN : The cooperation comprises a fleet of around 300 to 340 vessels among which Maersk is to deploy 60% of them, while Hapag-Lloyd would deploy the remaining 40%. Additionally, many of the ships
FMC issues request for additional information regarding Gemini Agreement
LONDON : A global operational alliance between two of the world’s largest container shipping companies will not go into effect next week because more information is needed by the Federal Maritime Commission to determine
FMC says D&D cases trebled since pandemic, set to reach historical highs
WASHINGTON DC : Detention and demurrage (D&D) cases handled by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in the United States have trebled since the pandemic and are set to reach historical highs by the end
FMC seeks public comments on new Maersk & Hapag-Lloyd Cooperative Agreement
LONDON : The Federal Maritime Commission has opened a 12-day comment period allowing interested members of the public to respond to Maersk and Hapag Lloyd’s newly filed vessel sharing agreement, the Gemini Cooperation Agreement.
FMC refuses to comment on contradictory D&D rules claim
WASHINGTON D.C. : The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has refused to comment on claims by the World Shipping Council (WSC) that its interpretive rule on detention and demurrage (D&D) charges is contradictory. On 18