Federal Maritime Commission

Empty shipping containers face delayed returns, report finds

China and U.S. report long periods of idle container storage compared to Middle East and Europe, Container xChange says.

December 2, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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China and U.S. report long periods of idle container storage compared to Middle East and Europe, Container xChange says.

Exporters cheer U.S. effort to clear shipping container blockage

Federal Maritime Commission to investigate ocean carriers operating in alliances as shippers wince under late fees.

November 20, 2020

Ben Ames

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Federal Maritime Commission to investigate ocean carriers operating in alliances as shippers wince under late fees.

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FMC begins investigation into demurrage, detention practices

April 2, 2018

DC Velocity Staff

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Dye, FMC commissioner, urges all maritime stakeholders to get involved in probe.

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Georgia, Virginia ports propose deal to collaborate across broad front

February 28, 2017

DC Velocity Staff

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Proposed agreement would allow for integration of terminal investments, operations, strategic planning and marketing.

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For Elaine Chao, the easy part begins and ends tomorrow

January 10, 2017

Mark B. Solomon

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Nominee for DOT secretary seen sailing through confirmation, after which the hard work starts.

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FMC approves OCEAN vessel-sharing pact

October 21, 2016

DC Velocity Staff

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Alliance between four liner companies starts Monday.

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Carrier group to accept container weights from ports, terminals

June 21, 2016

DC Velocity Staff

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OCEMA move lifts burden of verification from exporters.

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Proposed pact between OCEMA, six ports changes course of container weight issue

May 20, 2016

Mark B. Solomon

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Agreement injects needed flexibility in carrier group's previously rigid stance, U.S. exporters say.

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Intermodal congestion problems must be tackled holistically, FMC commissioner says

May 10, 2016

Toby Gooley

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Dye says solutions must go beyond individual carriers and ports and must come from industry, not federal government.

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FMC chairman: Agency watching SOLAS closely; will step in to ensure fair practices if necessary

April 18, 2016

Toby Gooley

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Cordero emphasizes Coast Guard jurisdiction but says FMC will act if implementation of container-weight provision increases congestion.

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Empty shipping containers face delayed returns, report finds

Exporters cheer U.S. effort to clear shipping container blockage

FMC begins investigation into demurrage, detention practices

Georgia, Virginia ports propose deal to collaborate across broad front

For Elaine Chao, the easy part begins and ends tomorrow

FMC approves OCEAN vessel-sharing pact

Carrier group to accept container weights from ports, terminals

Proposed pact between OCEMA, six ports changes course of container weight issue

Intermodal congestion problems must be tackled holistically, FMC commissioner says

FMC chairman: Agency watching SOLAS closely; will step in to ensure fair practices if necessary