FMC: RoRo Carriers to Jointly Negotiate for Tug Services

Roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels deployed in services covered by a cooperative working agreement between four major car carriers will be allowed to jointly negotiate for the procurement of tug services at all US ports, starting from January 23, 2017.

FMC Rejects Port of NY/NJ Equipment Optimization Discussion Agreement

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has rejected the “Port of New York/New Jersey Equipment Optimization Discussion Agreement” for failing to meet the clear and definite disclosure standard required by law.

FMC Clears THE Alliance

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has concluded its review of the proposed THE Alliance agreement, allowing it to become effective on December 19, 2016.

FMC Urged to Address Force Majeure Fees

The Federal Maritime Commission has been asked to set new policy preventing terminal operators and ocean carriers from charging unfair fees when uncontrollable incidents keep cargo from being picked up from ports on time.

THE Alliance’s Power ‘Raises Concerns’

The shipping alliance proposed earlier this year, conveniently named THE Alliance, is raising the U.S. regulators’ eyebrows, as its strength might negatively impact local businesses.

OCEAN Alliance Receives Approval from FMC

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has concluded its review of the proposed OCEAN Alliance, allowing it to become effective on Monday, October 24, 2016.