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FMC HEARING: ENFORCEMENT INCREASES AND FINAL RULE FOR UNREASONABLE CARRIER CONDUCT

At a February 28th congressional hearing, the FMC confirmed the final rule surrounding unreasonable carrier conduct can be expected to arrive in “the next couple of months.” This rule will come during a time of increased enforcement by the FMC as they have been closely watching surcharges related to the [...]

2024-02-29T21:34:57+00:00February 29th, 2024|Import, Industry Spotlight, Shipping News|

STRENGTHENING ORGANIC ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION FINAL RULE – GRACE PERIOD FOR IMPORTERS

The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) recently released the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule. The SOE updates the USDA's organic  regulations while strengthening oversight and enforcement for organic products including production, handling, and sale. It also implements 2018 Farm Bill requirements, incorporates industry requests for organic regulation updates, [...]

2024-02-28T21:55:37+00:00February 28th, 2024|Export, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight, Shipping News|

FMC ISSUES CHASSIS RULING

A recent ruling by the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) may have implications for container transport within the U.S. As a result of this ruling, ocean carriers were ordered to cease requiring cargo owners and their truckers use specific chassis for shipper-controlled transportation. The ruling responds to Ocean Carriers [...]

2024-02-26T21:33:57+00:00February 26th, 2024|Export, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight, Shipping News|

FINAL RULE PUBLISHED BY FMC ON DEMURRAGE AND DETENTION BILLING

A final rule was issued today by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) addressing new obligations for demurrage and detention billing charged by marine terminal operators (MTOs) and common carriers. The rule, effective May 28, 2024, includes detailed information on processes for disputing bills, invoicing, and time frame. FMC RULE SPECIFICATIONS [...]

2024-02-23T21:23:26+00:00February 23rd, 2024|Customs & Compliance, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

NEW GREEN FUEL PRICING PROPOSAL MUST FIND COMMON GROUND WITH CURRENT EU CARBON TAX

The World Shipping Council (WSC) is looking to submit a proposal for a new global green fuel pricing mechanism which would encourage a shift from fossil fuels to greener alternatives from ocean carriers. This proposal would have to figure out a way to work alongside or replace the current Emissions [...]

2024-02-26T21:36:34+00:00February 20th, 2024|Freight Talk, Shipping News, Sustainability, Uncategorized|

NEW CALIFORNIA CLIMATE REPORTING LAWS

California recently enacted two climate disclosure acts SB-253 Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act and SB-261 Greenhouse Gases: Climate-Related Financial Risk. These new legislative documents make it mandatory for many companies operating in California to report both quantitative and qualitative climate information. These laws are expected to have a significant [...]

CBP RELEASES NEW GUIDE TO SETTING BOND AMOUNTS

A GUIDE FOR THE PUBLIC: HOW CBP SETS BOND AMOUNTS The U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP) agency recently released a Guide for the Public: How CBP Sets Bond Amounts updating the 1991 Directive - Monetary Guidelines for Setting Bond Amounts. The revised publication is an effort to update and standardize CBP's bond policy [...]

2024-02-26T21:37:34+00:00February 15th, 2024|Customs, Customs & Compliance, Freight Talk, Import|

USMCA IMPACT ON AUTO INDUSTRY: ADDRESSING COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY HURDLES

As the automotive sector in North America continues to evolve under the guidelines of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), stakeholders are offering insights and recommendations to address ongoing challenges. Ahead of the upcoming annual report by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on the impact of USMCA rules, [...]

2024-02-08T19:08:58+00:00February 8th, 2024|Freight Talk, Shipping News, Uncategorized|
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