Archive for 2018

International Moving Tips – Web Briefing by CADRS

The FMC’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services is hosting a web briefing about how to best plan an international move and what resources are available if things do not go according to plan. Thursday, August 16, 2018 3:00 P.M. ET To join the meeting: https://fmccadrs.adobeconnect.com/intlmoving/ If you… Read More »

Remarks of Commissioner Rebecca Dye – Acceptance of Women’s Leadership in Supply Chain Award

Thank you, Noel Hacegaba, for that kind introduction. Executive Director Vyas, colleagues and old friends, what a pleasure to be able to be with you today. I’m honored to receive the Women’s Leadership in Supply Chain award, with great appreciation to the distinguished USC Marshall Center for Global Supply Chain… Read More »

FMC Names New Director of Enforcement

Federal Maritime Commission Managing Director Karen V. Gregory today announced that Mr. Benjamin K. Trogdon has been selected to become the Director of the Bureau of Enforcement (BOE), succeeding Mr. Brian L. Troiano who is retiring this month. Mr. Trogdon joined the FMC in July 2000 and serves as a… Read More »

Ports in SC & GA to Establish Common Chassis Pool

July 25, 2018 The South Carolina Ports Authority and Georgia Ports Authority will be able to establish a common chassis pool serving customers throughout the Southeast as the result of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) voting today to take no action to prevent the Southern States Chassis Pool Agreement (SSCPA,… Read More »

FMC Collects $618,000 In Penalty Payments

The Federal Maritime Commission completed compromise agreements with eight non-vessel-operating common carriers, recovering a total of $618,000 in civil penalties. The agreed penalties resulted from investigations conducted by the Commission’s Area Representatives in Houston, and New York/New Jersey, and by Washington D.C. headquarters staff. The parties settled and agreed to… Read More »

Expanded Flexibility for Ocean Transportation Intermediaries Effective August 22, 2018

July 19, 2018 A Final Rule published today by the Federal Maritime Commission offering deregulatory flexibilities for Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) Negotiated Rate Arrangements (NRAs) and NVOCC Service Arrangements (NSAs) will go into force on August 22, 2018. The key changes to NRAs allow them to be amended at any time; allow… Read More »

Remarks of Commissioner Rebecca Dye at the MABA Luncheon

July 11, 2018 Thank you, Ashley, for that kind introduction, and for the invitation to be here with colleagues and old friends to talk about what’s happening at the Commission, in particular with respect to our demurrage and detention investigation, and our review and revision of Commission regulations. As many… Read More »

Commissioner Maffei votes in favor of amendments to rules governing NRAs and NSAs

June 29, 2018 The changes taking effect from this rulemaking are a response to requests by the stakeholders and will address the current trends in the maritime industry. The industry continues to evolve more rapidly with each passing day, and to the extent the Commission can under an outdated Shipping… Read More »

Commissioner Maffei Departs Commission

Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei departed the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) today with the expiration of the one-year holdover period from his term’s official expiration on June 30, 2017. Commissioners serve on set five-year terms. Commissioners must be nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate for each term they… Read More »

Commissioner Dye Addressed the TRB’s Maritime Research & Development Conference

June 19, 2018 Remarks of Commissioner Rebecca Dye Transportation Research Board Maritime Research and Development Conference FMC Supply Chain Innovation Teams Thank you so much for that kind introduction, and for the opportunity to address TRB’s Maritime Research & Development Conference. I’m pleased to be here to discuss with you… Read More »