U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg today announced the appointment of 25 new members to the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC). The MTSNAC’s Charter is to advise the Secretary, through the
The Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach are to delay consideration of the “Container Dwell Fee,” to be slapped on ocean carriers for boxes lingering too long at
In an attempt to improve cargo movement amid congestion and record volumes, the San Pedro Bay, Calif., ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are to assess a surcharge to ocean carriers
After consultation with supply chain stakeholders and the U.S. Department of Transportation, the two San Pedron Bay ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles say they are taking new measures to improve
JANUARY 31, 2017 — In a reshuffle at the Federal Maritime Commission, Michael A. Khouri of Kentucky was designated Acting Chairman of the Commission on January 23, 2017 by President Trump. Acting
OCTOBER 22, 2016 — The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has concluded its review of the proposed Ocean Alliance, FMC Agreement No. 012426, allowing it to become effective on Monday, October 24, 2016.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 — The status of Hanjin Shipping and the disruptions caused by its bankruptcy to the American shipping community, as well as global supply chains, was examined closely by the
JULY 1, 2016 —The United States Senate has confirmed the nominations of three individuals to serve as Federal Maritime Commissioners. Rebecca F. Dye and Michael A. Khouri, both of whom currently serve
JUNE 28, 2016 —The Federal Maritime Commission voted unanimously to allow the Port Operations and Safety Discussion Agreement (FMC Agreement No. 201233) to go into effect. The FMC says the new discussion
JUNE 17, 2016 — With the implementation date for new container weighing requirements 14-days away, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission Mario Cordero says the time has come for ocean carriers to
