06 Apr 2022

U.S. West Coast Labor Negotiations to Begin May 12

The U.S. West Coast labor contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) which represents West Coast employers, are set to begin on May 12. The current contract expires on July 1. Amid the backdrop of severe vessel backlogs, congested marine terminals, and inland supply chains struggling […]

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06 Apr 2022

Demurrage & Detention ANPRM Comments Deadline Extended

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has provided an additional 30 days for public comment on the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements. interested parties now have until April 16, 2022 to file comments with the Commission. The Commission initiated the ANPRM to gauge if a new rule governing demurrage and detention […]

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