Nov 04, 2011
FMC Establishes Plan for Retrospective Review of Existing Rules
The Commission has established a plan for retrospective review of its existing rules and asks for the shipping public’s comments.
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Nov 03, 2011
Notice of Inquiry: U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving Through Canadian and Mexican Seaports
The Federal Maritime Commission is issuing this Notice of Inquiry to solicit the public's views and information concerning factors that may cause or contribute to the shift of containerized cargo destined for U.S. inland points from U.S. to Canadian and Mexican seaports. Comments are due on or before December 22, 2011.
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Oct 28, 2011
Commission Meeting Scheduled for November 3, 2011
A part of the meeting will be in Open Session and the remainder of the meeting will be in Closed Session.​
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Oct 17, 2011
Attorney-Adviser Position Available in the Office of General Counsel at FMC
The Office of the General Counsel, Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), is recruiting for an Attorney-Adviser (GS-12/13/14). This position has promotion potential to the GS-15 level. The duty station for this position is Washington, D.C.
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Oct 13, 2011
Proposed Rule for Service Contracts that Link Rates to Freight Indices
The Federal Maritime Commission proposes to amend its rules regarding certainty of terms of service contracts and non-vessel-operating common carrier service arrangements. The proposed rule is intended to provide common carriers and their customers with certainty and flexibility if they decide to use long-term contracts that adjust based on a freight rate index that reflects changes in market conditions.​
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