As you may be aware, the ongoing negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX) may not be resolved before the current contract between the ILA and USMX expires on September 30 and then may result in port strikes. To keep the public and stakeholders informed about the […]
The Federal Maritime Commission today issued a policy statement advising it may use existing administrative investigatory authorities when reviewing the competitive effects of cooperative agreements filed at the agency. Such agreements are exempt from the antitrust laws under 46 U.S.C. 40307 and are reviewed and monitored by the Commission. Using its administrative investigatory authorities allows […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that the American Water Works Association (AWWA) has been awarded a $852,000 grant to support the Transformative Water Leadership Academy (TWLA), a collaborative effort between AWWA and WaterNow Alliance (WaterNow) that cultivates and develops the next generation of water utility leaders. “Today’s announcement is great news for […]
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) recognized the five recipients of its 5 Under 35 – Outstanding Young Professional Award at its recent ACE24 event in Anaheim. The award, which debuted in 2021, recognizes and honors AWWA members under the age of 35 who have demonstrated outstanding service to their Sections or the Association through […]
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Waterways Operators has produced a new video showcasing the American Waterways Honor & Excellence in Rescue Operations (HERO) Award. The HERO Award, established on March 1, 2023, documents and recognizes rescues undertaken by AWO member company employees that demonstrate selflessness, skill and bravery. The two-minute video, The American Waterways HERO […]
ARLINGTON, Va. — The members of the American Waterways Operators, the national tugboat, towboat and barge industry association, elected a new slate of leaders last week during the association’s Spring Convention and Annual Membership Meeting. Kelly Teichman, Executive Chairman, T&T Marine, was elected Chairman; Patrick Sutton, Chief Operating Officer, American Commercial Barge Line, was elected […]
Statement of Daniel B. Maffei Chairman Federal Maritime Commission On “Review of Fiscal Year 2025 Maritime Transportation Budget Requests, Pt. 1: Maritime Administration and Federal Maritime Commission” Before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure U.S. House of Representatives Good afternoon, Chairman Webster and Ranking Member Carbajal. I appreciate […]
Hapag-Lloyd has entered a cooperation with IKEA Supply Chain Operations to decarbonise the Hapag-Lloyd container shipments originating from Asia, marking an important step towards a more sustainable maritime industry. For the period March 2024 to February 2025, both companies have agreed to use Hapag-Lloyd’s highest product option for biofuels “Ship Green 100”, which relies on […]
Hapag-Lloyd today announces its Strategy 2030, a comprehensive roadmap charting the course for the company’s pursuit in quality leadership, sustainability, innovation, and operational efficiency in a rapidly evolving maritime industry. Developing Strategy 2030 Over the past five years, the company has made significant progress in customer satisfaction, financial stability, and market expansion, particularly in key […]
A Final Rule issued today by the Federal Maritime Commission establishes new requirements for how common carriers and marine terminal operators (MTOs) must bill for demurrage and detention charges, providing clarity on who can be billed, within what timeframe, and the process for disputing bills. A key provision of this rule determines that demurrage or […]
