newsworthy FMC begins investigation into demurrage, detention practices April 2, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Dye, FMC commissioner, urges all maritime stakeholders to get involved in probe.Read More
newsworthy Georgia, Virginia ports propose deal to collaborate across broad front February 28, 2017 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Proposed agreement would allow for integration of terminal investments, operations, strategic planning and marketing.Read More
newsworthy For Elaine Chao, the easy part begins and ends tomorrow January 10, 2017 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Nominee for DOT secretary seen sailing through confirmation, after which the hard work starts.Read More
newsworthy FMC approves OCEAN vessel-sharing pact October 21, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Alliance between four liner companies starts Monday.Read More
newsworthy Carrier group to accept container weights from ports, terminals June 21, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments OCEMA move lifts burden of verification from exporters.Read More
newsworthy Proposed pact between OCEMA, six ports changes course of container weight issue May 20, 2016 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Agreement injects needed flexibility in carrier group's previously rigid stance, U.S. exporters say.Read More
newsworthy Intermodal congestion problems must be tackled holistically, FMC commissioner says May 10, 2016 Toby Gooley No Comments Dye says solutions must go beyond individual carriers and ports and must come from industry, not federal government.Read More
newsworthy FMC chairman: Agency watching SOLAS closely; will step in to ensure fair practices if necessary April 18, 2016 Toby Gooley No Comments Cordero emphasizes Coast Guard jurisdiction but says FMC will act if implementation of container-weight provision increases congestion.Read More
newsworthy FMC, Coast Guard to meet Feb. 18 to hear industry concerns over container-weight amendment February 11, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Move comes day after agricultural, forest-products lobby urges U.S. to delay rule's implementation.Read More
newsworthy Federal Maritime Commission examines carrier alliances, charges in aftermath of West Coast port crisis April 22, 2015 Toby Gooley No Comments FMC says it plans no immediate action but could pursue a formal investigation or complaint against ocean carriers and terminal operators.Read More