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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…

Nov 2, 2023
FMC sees complaints triple 

Complaints over the shipping industry’s business practices have tripled in the past two years with nearly 400 complaints filed since…

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…