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<link>http://www.fmc.gov/news/</link><copyright /><generator>Federal Maritime Commission</generator><item><title>Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Dye Ocean Transportation Intermediary Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemakinghttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1702Cathleen-Megan,MoranThu, 16 May 2013 13:01:00 GMTTSA Expansion Update, Statement of Commissioner William P. Doyle: Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (WTSA) Suspendedhttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1701Commissioner William Doyle provided a statement on the WTSA’s suspension following the TSA’s expansion to include the westbound trade.Karen,GregoryFri, 10 May 2013 18:26:00 GMTCommission Meeting Schedule for May 15, 2013http://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1699The meeting will be held in open session.Cathleen-Megan,MoranWed, 08 May 2013 12:16:00 GMTChairman Cordero Addresses Industry Members at The International Association of Ports and Harbors’ (IAPH) 28th World Ports Conference http://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1704Cathleen-Megan,MoranTue, 07 May 2013 17:04:00 GMTAnnouncing the Second Annual Port Environmental Initiatives Forumhttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1690On May 21, 2013 FMC will host a forum to focus on water quality issues.Cathleen-Megan,MoranThu, 25 Apr 2013 19:57:00 GMTCommissioner William Doyle’s Statement on U.S. Exports in 2012http://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1689Exports in 2012 Continue to Increase post-2008 RecessionCathleen-Megan,MoranTue, 23 Apr 2013 13:31:00 GMTFMC Announces 2013 Chairman’s Earth Day Awards http://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1688Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky Jr., has announced the 2013 Federal Maritime Commission’s Chairman’s Earth Day Awards recipients. This award was instituted by then-Chairman Lidinsky in 2010 to recognize outstanding environmental contributions of parties in the international waterborne commerce of t [...]Karen,GregoryThu, 18 Apr 2013 20:52:00 GMTChairman Mario Cordero Discusses Sustainable Port Operations at The Association of Pacific Ports’ Conferencehttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1703Cathleen-Megan,MoranWed, 17 Apr 2013 16:55:00 GMTChairman Cordero Testifies to Congress Regarding FY 2014 FMC Budgethttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1686On Tuesday, April 16, 2013, Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero presented the President's FY 2014 budget proposal for the Commission before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. Chairman Cordero's full test [...]Karen,GregoryTue, 16 Apr 2013 17:25:00 GMTWilliam P. Doyle’s Statement on the Commission’s Vote to Approve TSA’s Expansionhttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1682Cathleen-Megan,MoranThu, 11 Apr 2013 19:39:00 GMTConsumer Alert - Warning to Yacht Purchasershttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1679The Office of Consumer Affairs & Dispute Resolution Services is providing this alert for Yacht Purchasers due to an increased number of complaints.Cathleen-Megan,MoranThu, 11 Apr 2013 18:49:00 GMTAnnouncing the April 25th Presentation on Emerging Environmental Transportation Technologieshttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1673FMC will host a presentation on Emerging Environmental Transportation Technologies, April 25, 2013. This presentation will discuss present and future environmental programs and technologies in the industry.Cathleen-Megan,MoranThu, 11 Apr 2013 13:26:00 GMTMario Cordero to Serve as Chairmanhttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1687President Barack Obama has designated Mario Cordero as the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission.Karen,GregoryTue, 02 Apr 2013 13:35:00 GMTFederal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. Resignshttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1671President Obama will name Mario Cordero to be the next Federal Maritime Commission Chairman.Cathleen-Megan,MoranSat, 30 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMTAdditional Information Requested from Consolidated Chassis Management Pool Agreementhttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1664FMC has requested that the parties to the Consolidated Chassis Management Pool Agreement (CCM), FMC Agreement No. 011962, provide additional information regarding the filing of Amendment No. 009 to the Agreement.Cathleen-Megan,MoranFri, 15 Mar 2013 17:07:00 GMTCarnival DREAM Cancellations and Compensationhttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1661Carnival Cruise Lines has outlined the following passenger compensation for the March 13th & 16th cancellations of Carnival DREAM cruises.Cathleen-Megan,MoranFri, 15 Mar 2013 15:33:00 GMTStatement of Commissioner Doyle Concerning The G6 Alliance Agreementhttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1677On February 1, 2013, the G6 Alliance filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) an agreement setting forth two principal agreement goals. First, the G6 Alliance authorizes the parties to charter and exchange space on the parties’ vessels. Second, the G6 Alliance seeks to coordinate and coopera [...]Cathleen-Megan,MoranTue, 12 Mar 2013 21:19:00 GMTUpdate - CARNIVAL TRIUMPH Passenger Compensation Programhttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1656Carnival Cruise Lines has provided the Commission with an update regarding its Company Sponsored Passenger Compensation Program. Cathleen-Megan,MoranFri, 22 Feb 2013 21:01:00 GMTCommission Strengthens Cruise Line Passenger Protections and Proposes to Extend Tariff Rate Publication Exemption to Foreign Registered NVOCCshttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1653During its meeting on February 13, 2013, the Federal Maritime Commission approved measures that would strengthen protections for cruise line customer deposits and prepayments, while reducing financial responsibility requirements imposed on smaller cruise lines.Cathleen-Megan,MoranFri, 22 Feb 2013 14:44:00 GMTCarnival Cruise Line Alert – Passenger Vessel CARNIVAL TRIUMPH Company Sponsored Passenger Compensation Programhttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1651Carnival Cruise Lines recently notified the Commission that it intends to compensate passengers who were onboard the CARNIVAL TRIUMPH when a fire occurred in the vessel’s engine room earlier this month.Cathleen-Megan,MoranWed, 20 Feb 2013 21:21:00 GMTCarnival Cruise Line Alert - Carnival Triumph Cancellations http://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1652The Federal Maritime Commission has been in regular contact with Carnival Cruise Lines (Carnival) over the past several days. Carnival has notified the Commission that it will cancel several cruises in light of an engine room fire that occurred aboard the passenger vessel CARNIVAL TRIUMPH earlier th [...]Cathleen-Megan,MoranWed, 20 Feb 2013 20:59:00 GMTStatement of Commissioner William P. Doyle Concerning PVO Financial Responsibility Requirementshttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1678Passenger Vessel Operator Financial Responsibility Requirements for Nonperformance of Transportation and Technical Revision to Passenger Vessel Operator RegulationsCathleen-Megan,MoranWed, 13 Feb 2013 19:46:00 GMTStatement of Commissioner Rebecca Dye Passenger Vessel Financial Responsibility Requirementshttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1646I believe that Government agencies should not increase the private sector’s regulatory compliance costs unless absolutely necessary.Cathleen-Megan,MoranWed, 13 Feb 2013 19:39:00 GMTStatement of Commissioner Rebecca Dye Revised Timetable for Retrospective Review of Existing Rules to Include Service Contract Ruleshttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1640I appreciate my fellow Commissioners agreeing to require consideration of our Service Contract filing rules in 2013Cathleen-Megan,MoranWed, 13 Feb 2013 19:34:00 GMTCommission Meeting Schedule for February 13, 2013http://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1639Update: The meeting agenda (originally published February 7, 2013) is revised to remove Item 4.Cathleen-Megan,MoranThu, 07 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMTCommissioner William P. Doyle Joins the Commissionhttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1631On Tuesday, January 1, 2013, the United States Senate confirmed President Obama’s nomination of William P. Doyle, of Pennsylvania, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner. Commissioner Doyle was sworn in on January 10, 2013.Cathleen-Megan,MoranWed, 30 Jan 2013 19:28:00 GMTFMC to Host Presentation on MARAD’s Alternative Fuel Sources and Environmental Projects, February 7, 2013http://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1674Maritime Environmental Committee to Host Brown Bag Lunch Speaker on Alternative Fuel Sources and Environmental Projects Undertaken by U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime AdministrationCathleen-Megan,MoranWed, 30 Jan 2013 14:17:00 GMTCommissioner Mario Cordero's Remarks at the Transportation Research Board 92nd Annual Meetinghttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1625Commissioner Mario Cordero's Remarks at Transportation Research Board 92nd Annual Meeting. Freight Day, Part 2: Policy Environment for Freight Freight Policy and the Competitiveness of the Nation's Ports. Washington, DC – January 15, 2013Cathleen-Megan,MoranTue, 15 Jan 2013 18:15:00 GMTConsumer Alert- False Information Provided By Unlicensed Companieshttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1619FMC recently received reports of unlicensed international moving companies misrepresenting their Commission license status on websites and advertisements. In several instances, unlicensed companies have posted the Commission’s seal on their websites or have listed the organization number of a licens [...]Cathleen-Megan,MoranMon, 07 Jan 2013 18:15:00 GMTStatement of Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. on the Passing of Senator Daniel K. Inouyehttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1618Cathleen-Megan,MoranThu, 03 Jan 2013 18:12:00 GMTStatement of Commissioner Rebecca Dye Ocean Transportation Intermediary Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking http://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1641I supported the Commission’s Plan for the Retrospective Review of Existing Rules, including the matter before us today, because it was undertaken under the high standards of Executive Order 13563.Cathleen-Megan,MoranWed, 19 Dec 2012 12:53:00 GMTCommission Meeting Schedule for December 12, 2012http://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1609The meeting will be held in Open Session.Cathleen-Megan,MoranWed, 05 Dec 2012 17:54:00 GMTCompromise Agreements Recover $383,000 in Penaltieshttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1605The Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. announced that the Federal Maritime Commission has completed compromise agreements recovering a total of $383,000 in civil penalties for alleged violations of the Shipping Act of 1984. The agreements were reached with six non-vessel-o [...]Cathleen-Megan,MoranWed, 14 Nov 2012 19:38:00 GMTCommissioner Mario Cordero Discusses Sustainable Port Management at the Organization of American Stateshttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1626On November 13, 2012, Federal Maritime Commissioner Mario Cordero participated in a panel discussion at the Organization of American States, on the topic of sustainable port management and environmental protection.Cathleen-Megan,MoranTue, 13 Nov 2012 18:05:00 GMTFMC New Orleans Office to Host Presentation on FMC Dispute Resolution Services and Update on Commission Initiatives, November 16, 2012http://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1603The Federal Maritime Commission’s New Orleans Office will host a presentation on dispute resolution services offered by the Commission and provide an update on Commission initiatives on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.Karen,GregoryFri, 09 Nov 2012 22:04:00 GMTFinal Rule Amends Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure http://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1597Effective November 12, 2012 the Commission amends Subpart E - Proceedings; Pleadings; Motions; Replies and Subpart L - Disclosures and Discovery of its Rules of Practice and Procedure.Cathleen-Megan,MoranTue, 09 Oct 2012 19:15:00 GMTCommissioner Mario Cordero - Remarks at FIATA World Congress Los Angeles, CA – October 9, 2012http://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1627Thank you for your kind introduction. It is an honor to be here speaking to such a broad international organization as FIATA. As the only FMC Commissioner currently from the West Coast, it is a special pleasure to travel back to the great State of California and address the 2012 FIATA World Congress [...]Cathleen-Megan,MoranTue, 09 Oct 2012 18:00:00 GMTCancellation of October 11, 2012 Commission Meetinghttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1595The Federal Maritime Commission's meeting scheduled for October 11, 2012, has been canceled.Cathleen-Megan,MoranTue, 02 Oct 2012 13:39:00 GMTHistorical Commission Decisions Issued Between 1919 and 1987 Now Availablehttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=159428 volumes of historical FMC decisions, from 1919 to 1987, are now available in the Electronic Reading room. Karen,GregoryThu, 27 Sep 2012 19:45:00 GMTCommission Meeting Scheduled for October 11, 2012http://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1583The meeting will be held at 2:00 PM. Cathleen-Megan,MoranMon, 24 Sep 2012 18:09:00 GMTPossible Port Congestion Surcharges Industry Advisoryhttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1610The Federal Maritime Commission has received numerous informal inquiries in relation to certain congestion surcharges that recently have been announced in tariff rules required to be published under the Shipping Act of 1984, as revised by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (1998) and the Commission’s reg [...]Cathleen-Megan,MoranTue, 18 Sep 2012 20:45:00 GMTCommission Meeting Schedule for September 12, 2012http://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1571The September 12, 2012 meeting agenda is revised. The meeting will be held at 2:00 PM. A part of the meeting will be in Open Session and the remainder of the meeting will be in Closed Session.Cathleen-Megan,MoranTue, 11 Sep 2012 18:55:00 GMTRemarks of Commissioner Mario Cordero at Sala de las Americas, August 1, 2012http://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1562Thank you for your kind introduction. It is an honor to be here in Bogota addressing Sala Logistica De Las Americas. I have a great interest in international trade and the relationship between the United States and Latin America. I have been asked by the conference organizers to address the subject [...]Karen,GregoryFri, 10 Aug 2012 14:36:00 GMTRemarks of Commissioner Mario Cordero at Sala de las Americas, August 1, 2012 (En Espanol)http://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1558Muchas gracias por su amable presentación, Es un honor para mí estar aquí en Bogotá dirigiéndome a ustedes en Sala Logística De Las Américas. Tengo un gran interés en el comercio internacional y la relación entre Estados Unidos y Latinoamérica. Los organizadores de esta conferencia me han solicitad [...]Karen,GregoryFri, 10 Aug 2012 14:03:00 GMTRemarks of FMC Commissioner Khouri on FMC Study of U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving Through Canadian and Mexican Seaportshttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1555The FMC received letters from members of the U.S Senate and U.S. House of Representatives in August and September, 2011. The letters asked, “…that the Federal Maritime Commission undertake an analysis of the impact the federal Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) may be having on the diversion of U.S.-bound [...]Karen,GregoryFri, 27 Jul 2012 16:42:00 GMTStatement of FMC Commissioner Dye on Study of U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving Through Canadian and Mexican Seaportshttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1554In August and September, 2011, the Commission received a request from Senator Murray, Senator Cantwell, seven Members of the House of representatives from the Washington State delegation and one Member from California to analyze the impact and the extent to which the Harbor Maintenance Tax and other [...]Karen,GregoryFri, 27 Jul 2012 16:36:00 GMTStudy of U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving Through Canadian and Mexican Seaports Releasedhttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1553The FMC today released a Study of U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving Through Canadian and Mexican Seaports. The Study was prompted by requests from Members of Congress to study the impacts and the extent to which the U.S. Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT), other U.S. policies and other factors may in [...]Karen,GregoryFri, 27 Jul 2012 14:45:00 GMTChairman Lidinsky Applauds New USDA Container Availability Report and Urges Full Shipper Participationhttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1607The first United States Department of Agricultural (USDA) Ocean Shipping Container Availability Report (OSCAR) was released last week. The report provides shippers, particularly those in the agriculture sector, with the participating carriers’ estimates of equipment availability for the current week [...]Cathleen-Megan,MoranTue, 17 Jul 2012 21:04:00 GMTDocket No. 12-07: NOI Comment Period Extended to August 8, 2012http://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1549The Commission published its Notice of Inquiry in Docket No. 12-07 in the Federal Register on May 24, 2012 (77 FR 31013-31015), and requested comments be submitted by July 9, 2012. The Commission has determined to extend the comment period to August 8, 2012.Karen,GregoryMon, 02 Jul 2012 13:44:00 GMTCancellation of July 18, 2012 Commission Meetinghttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1548Karen,GregoryThu, 28 Jun 2012 19:37:00 GMTRemarks of FMC Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. at the 25th Annual AgTC Meeting, June 21, 2012http://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1546Thank you for inviting me to this important event, the 25th Annual Meeting of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition. I am pleased to be here this evening to share my views on the President’s Export Initiative, and to thank you for the key role you play every day in helping to feed the world.Karen,GregoryFri, 22 Jun 2012 14:56:00 GMTIpanema Moving Consumer Alerthttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1544The Commission has received a growing number of complaints regarding Ipanema Moving, an unlicensed company purportedly shipping household goods to Brazil.Karen,GregoryWed, 20 Jun 2012 00:22:00 GMTUnity Van Lines, Inc. Consumer Alerthttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1543The Commission has received a growing number of complaints regarding Unity Van Lines, Inc., FMC license number 021706, registered to operate in Carlstadt, NJ.Karen,GregoryWed, 20 Jun 2012 00:13:00 GMTEcho Trans World, Inc. Consumer Alerthttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1545The Commission has received a growing number of complaints regarding Echo Trans World, Inc., FMC license number 019522, registered to operate in New York, NY.Karen,GregoryTue, 19 Jun 2012 23:57:00 GMTComments of FMC Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye at the Canadian American Business Council, The Dragon in the Room: China’s Impact on Canada/U.S. Issueshttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1541Thank you for inviting me to participate in your panel on Ports and Global Supply Chains. My remarks reflect my own individual views and are not offered as the official position of the Federal Maritime Commission. Karen,GregoryThu, 07 Jun 2012 18:49:00 GMTBrazil Shipments Consumer Alerthttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1539The Commission’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services (CADRS) has recently received an increased number of inquiries and consumer complaints involving unlicensed ocean transportation intermediaries hired to ship household goods and personal effects to Brazil. Such complaints in [...]Karen,GregoryThu, 07 Jun 2012 13:49:00 GMTDirect Final Rule Request for Comments: Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers Negotiated Rate Arrangements; Tariff Filing Exemptionhttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1538In this direct final rule, the Federal Maritime Commission is revising the regulations which govern negotiated rate arrangements. The rule eliminates some recordkeeping requirements to make them less burdensome. This rule is effective September 10, 2012 without further action, unless significant adv [...]Karen,GregoryThu, 07 Jun 2012 13:37:00 GMTNotice of Inquiry: Solicitation of Views on Requests to Develop and Release Container Freight Rate Indices for U.S. Agricultural Exports Based on a Sampling of Service Contracts Filed with the FMChttp://www.fmc.gov/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1536The Federal Maritime Commission is issuing this Notice of Inquiry to solicit public comment on informal requests the Commission has received from some large U.S. exporters and intermediaries to develop and release container freight indices for U.S. agricultural exports.Karen,GregoryThu, 31 May 2012 13:43:00 GMT