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Fact Finding 29: Advice to the Trade
Commissioner Rebecca Dye is advising that shippers and truckers may contact the Federal Maritime Commission’s Bureau of Enforcement (BoE) with allegations of ocean carriers and marine terminal operators employing practices or regulations in violation of 46 USC 41102(c) involving non-compliance with the Final Rule published earlier this year by the… Read More »
NOVEMBER 2020 ACTIVITY REPORT
STATEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Federal Maritime Commission Increases Global Alliances’ Information Monitoring Report Requirements Pursuant to direction from Chairman Khouri, the Commission has issued letters to the three global carrier alliances requiring that certain carrier-specific trade data be filed more frequently. Commissioner Sola Visits Houston for Panel Discussion and Meetings with… Read More »
Latest Fact Finding 30 Report Examines Impacts to Cruise Industry in Gulf Coast Ports
A report on the Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Cruise Industry in the Gulf Coast region was released today by Commissioner Louis E. Sola. It is the latest Interim Report issued as part of the Fact Finding 30 investigation he is leading. In the report, Commissioner Sola examines how… Read More »
FMC Receives Briefings at December Meeting
The Federal Maritime Commission met virtually and in closed session on Wednesday, December 10, 2020. At the meeting, Commissioner Rebecca Dye provided an update on her work to date as Fact Finding Officer for “International Ocean Transportation Supply Chain Engagement” (Fact Finding 29). Staff provided a briefing on General Prohibitions… Read More »
FMC User Fees Scheduled to Be Revised in January
The Federal Maritime Commission is updating the fees it charges for services, effective January 27, 2021 barring further action or significant adverse comments. Comments regarding this rule must be filed with the Commission by December 14, 2020. This change is pursuant to Office of Management and Budget directives applying to… Read More »
Commission Meeting Scheduled for December 9, 2020
SUNSHINE ACT MEETING FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION AGENDA STATUS: This meeting will be closed to the public. DATE AND TIME: December 9, 2020; 10:00 AM PLACE: This meeting will be held by video conference only. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: CLOSED SESSION Briefing by Commissioner Dye on Fact Finding No. 29 Staff Update on General Prohibitions in… Read More »
OCTOBER 2020 ACTIVITY REPORT
STATEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Commission Votes to Initiate Service Contract Filing Regulatory Reform The FMC voted to initiate a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that will, if ultimately approved, make permanent the current temporary exemption that allows initial service contracts to be filed at the agency up to 30 days after the… Read More »
Federal Maritime Commission Increases Global Alliances’ Information Monitoring Report Requirements
Pursuant to direction from FMC Chairman Michael Khouri, the Commission has issued letters to the three global carrier alliances (2M, THE, and OCEAN) requiring that certain carrier-specific trade data currently filed with the Commission quarterly, must now be submitted on a monthly basis. The Commission’s Bureau of Trade Analysis (BTA)… Read More »
Commission Approves Supplemental Order Expanding Fact Finding 29 Authority
The Federal Maritime Commission yesterday approved a Supplemental Order that expands the authority of Fact Finding 29, “International Ocean Transportation Supply Chain Engagement”. The Supplemental Order authorizes Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye, as the designated Fact Finding Officer, to investigate ocean carriers operating in alliances and calling the Port of Long… Read More »
Fact Finding 30 Field Visit to Port of Galveston
Commissioner Louis Sola conducted a field visit to Galveston, Texas last week as part of his ongoing work leading the Fact Finding 30 examination of COVID-19 related impacts to the passenger cruise industry. Much like all other locations examined to date as part of the Fact Finding, Galveston Wharves has… Read More »