Nov 14, 2012
Compromise Agreements Recover $383,000 in Penalties
The Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. announced that the Federal Maritime Commission has completed compromise agreements recovering a total of $383,000 in civil penalties for alleged violations of the Shipping Act of 1984. The agreements were reached with six non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) located in the U.S. and abroad.
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Nov 13, 2012
Commissioner Mario Cordero Discusses Sustainable Port Management at the Organization of American States
On November 13, 2012, Federal Maritime Commissioner Mario Cordero participated in a panel discussion at the Organization of American States, on the topic of sustainable port management and environmental protection.
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Nov 09, 2012
FMC New Orleans Office to Host Presentation on FMC Dispute Resolution Services and Update on Commission Initiatives, November 16, 2012
The Federal Maritime Commission’s New Orleans Office will host a presentation on dispute resolution services offered by the Commission and provide an update on Commission initiatives on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.
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Oct 09, 2012
Final Rule Amends Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure
Effective November 12, 2012 the Commission amends Subpart E - Proceedings; Pleadings; Motions; Replies and Subpart L - Disclosures and Discovery of its Rules of Practice and Procedure.
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Oct 09, 2012
Commissioner Mario Cordero - Remarks at FIATA World Congress Los Angeles, CA – October 9, 2012
Thank you for your kind introduction. It is an honor to be here speaking to such a broad international organization as FIATA. As the only FMC Commissioner currently from the West Coast, it is a special pleasure to travel back to the great State of California and address the 2012 FIATA World Congress. Before I begin, please note that my comments here today are my own personal views and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Federal Maritime Commission.
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