THE Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) denies it is trying to regulate rates by issuing a rule that prohibits ocean carriers unreasonably refusing slots on demand, reports New York’s FreightWaves. The final rule, which also addresses instances in which carriers refuse to deal or negotiate contract provisions with their customers regarding container vessel space, was required under the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, which takes effect September 23. ‘This rule establishes the necessary...
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