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Oct 9, 2023
GAO urges FMCSA transparency 

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommended that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) make its complaint database more…

Sep 20, 2023
TSA air cargo screening protocols advance

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is inviting companies that tender freight to forwarders or air carriers to register as Certified…

Sep 19, 2023
ILWU and PMA seal six-year contract 

The International Longshore Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have formally approved a new six-year contract, which…

Sep 6, 2023
WTO rules in favor of US agricultural exporters

The WTO ruling marks a significant win for US agricultural exporters who suffered losses of over $27 billion in 2018-2019…

Aug 18, 2023
MSC may face charges relating to D&D

The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is potentially facing charges for alleged violations of the US Shipping Act, following a Federal…

Jul 31, 2023
FMC seeks feedback on proposals aiming to improve container availability data

Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is seeking feedback on three proposals aimed at improving the performance of the U.S. international ocean…

Jul 19, 2023
US extends export control enforcement

The United States and “Five Eyes” partners – Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom – committed to expanded…

Jun 16, 2023
Largest penalty imposed by the FMC

Hamburg Süd, a subsidiary of Maersk, has been slapped with the largest fine ever imposed by the Federal Maritime Commission…

Jun 6, 2023
ONE and Wan Hai pay $2.65M in civil penalties

Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Wan Hai Lines have agreed to pay a combined $2.65 million in penalties for unreasonable…

May 22, 2023
Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to add fields to Form 3-177

The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is proposing to add fields to Form 3-177, the declaration for imports and exports…