The Commission: The Essential Blog on the FMC
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers and the U.S. consumer. This blog is focused on explaining the impact of the FMC's filings and actions against supply chain logistics intermediaries and ocean carriers on the shippers and consignees.
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Louis E. Sola Named Chairman of Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)

FMC’s Final Rule on Demurrage and Detention Billing Practices, Continued

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Carrol P. Hand
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