FMC seeks to limit ocean carriers’ leverage on container space

Overhead view of container ship.

The Federal Maritime Commission is proposing a rule aimed at preventing ocean carriers from locking out customers from the carriers’ available vessel space.

The notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), expected to be published this week in the Federal Register, will give the public 30 days to comment on a provision included in the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 that prohibits ocean carriers from unreasonably refusing to deal or negotiate with respect to vessel space accommodations.

“The NPRM...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fmc-seeks-to-limit-ocean-carriers-leverage-on-container-space

GSCW chat recap: Managing the container storm

This fireside chat recap is from Day 7 of FreightWaves’ Global Supply Chain Week.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Managing the storm: The FMC’s role in addressing the container shortage.

DETAILS: Booming imports and the effects of COVID-19 are straining container supply chains while causing transportation rates to surge and port congestion to worsen. This fireside chat features Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel in a discussion about the Federal Maritime Commission’s role in this unprecedented...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/gscw-chat-recap:-managing-the-container-storm

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