Oct 24, 2011
Remarks of FMC Commissioner Mario Cordero at the Biogas USA West Conference 2011
Here in California, there has been significant activity in the area of environmental reform, to include advocating use and development of alternative fuels. My association on this policy issue stems from my past experience as a Commissioner at the Port of Long Beach, by all accounts a global leader not only in containerization, but a leader as a Green Port.
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Oct 21, 2011
Shanghai Shipping Exchange Delegation Visits FMC
Last week, the Federal Maritime Commission was pleased to host a delegation from the Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE). During the visit, Commissioners and Staff held meetings with SSE President Zhang Ye, Vice President Wang Dongjiang, Deputy Director Zhang Huaping, Manager Liu Yue, and Secretary Wang Jiabin.
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Oct 17, 2011
Compromise Agreements Recover $477,500 in Penalties
Eight compromise agreements recovered a total of $477,500 in civil penalties for alleged violations of the Shipping Act. The agreements were reached with ten non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) and related companies providing ocean transportation services. The agreed penalties resulted from investigations conducted by the Commission’s Area Representatives in Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, South Florida, and Washington, D.C. Staff attorneys with the Commission’s Bureau of Enforcement negotiated the compromise agreements. The parties settled and agreed to penalties, but did not admit to violations of the Act or the Commission’s regulations.
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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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