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Jun 21, 2024
CBP Fact Sheet: FY 2023 Milestones

On June 12, CBP issued a fact sheet outlining its achievements and milestones during FY 2023. This includes processing over…

Jun 10, 2024
FMC: Decline in D&D Billings

During a May 29 meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), an official from the commission reported that detention and…

May 7, 2024
APHIS announces user fee increase

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced a final rule to increase…

May 6, 2024
FMC’s final rule on D&D billing requirements

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has announced final rule on demurrage and detention (D&D) billing, mandating specific information on invoices,…

Mar 21, 2024
USTR aims for supply chain resilience

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking comments to inform the development of trade and investment…

Mar 7, 2024
FMC issues D&D guidelines

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has established regulations concerning demurrage and detention (D&D) billing requirements. This final rule will come…

Feb 15, 2024
Stakeholders Advocate FMC Action on Red Sea Crisis

On February 7, 2024, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) held an informal public hearing to examine the impacts on shipping…

Jan 25, 2024
Shipper seeks $2M relief over D&D charges

As the shipping industry anticipates a new ruling from the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regarding detention and demurrage (D&D) charges,…

Jan 22, 2024
FMC to hold hearing on Red Sea disruption

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has scheduled a public hearing on February 7, 2024, to assess the impact of conditions…

Dec 1, 2023
Biden Administration announces logistics initiatives

The Biden administration has announced a comprehensive plan to address issues in US supply chains. Key initiatives include, expanding the…