August 2022 Activity Report

STATEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

FMC Establishes OSRA 2022 Implementation Webpage

The Federal Maritime Commission has established a webpage dedicated to its actions and activities related to the implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA).

FMC Seeks Comments on Benefits of Issuing Emergency Order Requiring Information Sharing

The Federal Maritime Commission is seeking public comment on whether supply chain congestion has created conditions warranting the issuance of an emergency order requiring common carriers and marine terminal operators (MTOs) to share key information with shippers, truckers, and railroads.

FMC Unveils Plans for Data Collection Initiative Mandated by OSRA

The Federal Maritime Commission is seeking public comments on a proposed plan for gathering import and export information from vessel-operating common carriers that is responsive to a requirement established as part of Public Law 116-146, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA).

Chairman Daniel B. Maffei Visits Port of New York and New Jersey to Meet With Stakeholders

In response to growing concerns about congestion at the Port of New York and New Jersey, Chairman Maffei visited Newark and met with representatives from the trucking community and marine terminal operators.

Commissioner Carl Bentzel on East Coast Empty Container Congestion

Commissioner Bentzel issued a statement regarding the challenges of returning empty containers to facilities at the Port of New York and New Jersey.

July 2022 Activity Report

COMPETITION & AGREEMENTS

Yang Ming/COSCO Shipping Slot Exchange Agreement (No. 012472-004)

Yang Ming Joint Service Agreement (No. 201392)

OTI LICENSING ACTIVITY

Applications 91

Revocations & Surrenders 15

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