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FMC’S FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET: KEY HIGHLIGHTS AND PRIORITIES

The recently published Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) demonstrates the Commission's focus on staffing, restructuring, case prioritization, OSRA implementation, and a new electronic case management system. These updates are part of the $48.4 million congressional funding request FMC submitted for FY25 - an increase of [...]

CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FACING BACKLASH FROM REGIONAL FREIGHT INDUSTRY

California state and regional regulatory agencies are facing backlash from the freight transportation sector due to new emissions rules. Similar in goal to SB-253 and SB-261, these rules are being introduced to reduce emissions from freight transportation activities. The agencies are being urged to delay the rules due to high [...]

EU TAKES ACTION AGAINST FORCED LABOR: NEW IMPORT BAN RULE

EUROPEAN UNION ANNOUNCES NEW FORCED LABOR RULE The European Union (EU) announced March 5th that a deal had been reached on a new rule set regarding forced labor. Specifically, this new rule will ban imports suspected of being made with forced labor, outlining how the EU will investigate and penalize [...]

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 09 | 2024

In the freight market update for Week 09 of 2024, we see new FMC rulings and other governmental administrative changes. UNREASONABLE CARRIER CONDUCT The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced a forthcoming final rule on unreasonable carrier conduct during a recent congressional hearing. With fines totaling over $2.8 million in [...]

2024-03-05T15:44:51+00:00March 1st, 2024|Freight Market, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

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|
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