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
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
FMC investigates retaliation against Shippers, Ocean Transportation Intermediaries and Motor Carrier
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,
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
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
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
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
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
MSC faces financial penalty of over US$63 million relating to reefer overcharges
GENEVA : Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is facing a fine of at least US$63 million after the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) accused the world’s largest liner operator
FMC adds Chinese Shipping Company to Controlled Carrier list
WASHINGTON D.C. : The Federal Maritime Commission, the independent federal agency responsible for ensuring a competitive and reliable international ocean transportation system, has designated Hede (HONGKONG) International Shipping Limited,