APL today announced an enhancement to its exclusive Eagle Express X (EXX) service, promising a more expeditious last mile delivery of import cargo with same-day cargo availability at the Global Gateway South (GGS) Terminal in Los Angeles. The latest development is seen as a more optimal solution for a speedier pick-up and transportation of EXX […]
Commissioner Rebecca Dye has launched the first phase of her investigation into port demurrage, detention, and free time practices by ordering ocean common carriers to provide information and documents explaining those practices. A similar effort with respect to container terminals at major U.S. ports is also underway. The Federal Maritime Commission initiated the investigation, Fact […]
Acting Chairman Michael Khouri was in Tokyo this week to represent the Federal Maritime Commission at the Fourth Japan-U.S. Maritime Bilateral Meeting, as well as to meet independently with counterparts at the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC). The U.S. Delegation was led by the Maritime Administrator, Rear Admiral Mark “Buzz” Buzby, and met with officials […]
The Federal Maritime Commission voted to launch an investigation, headed by Commissioner Rebecca Dye, focused on the practices of vessel operating common carriers and marine terminal operators related to detention, demurrage, and per diem charges. As the designated Investigative Officer, Commissioner Dye will have broad authority to conduct Fact Finding 28, including the power to […]
The generosity of Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) employees in giving $14,457 to the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), the federal government’s workplace charity and philanthropy program, was recognized with an “Impact Award”, which was accepted by Acting Chairman Michael Khouri. The award was presented by Ms. JoAnne O’Bryant, an FMC employee who served as CFC […]
The Federal Maritime Commission concluded a two day hearing Wednesday that examined issues related to detention, demurrage, and per diem practices of marine terminal operators and container ship lines. Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri said the Commission will meet in closed session to discuss next steps soon after the hearing record is closed. Further information […]
After a successful first year of cooperation, today the members of THE Alliance announced the details for their enhanced product effective from April 2018. THE Alliance plans to deploy a fleet of more than 250 modern ships in the Asia /Europe, North Atlantic and Trans-Pacific trade lanes including the Middle East and the Arabian Gulf/Red […]
Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne + Nagel have committed themselves to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions in their common container-transport activities. The Carbon and Sustainability Pact that both companies concluded in the last few days calls for a 17 percent reduction in CO2 emissions per container moved by Hapag-Lloyd by 2020 compared to 2017. The agreement between […]
HONG KONG – MOL Liner Ltd. announces the October 2017 results of Regional Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in the Americas in the following categories: customer service, and electronic data interchange (EDI). The results are available on a monthly basis and posted in greater detail at www.CountOnMOL.com. The results of the Shipment Management Center Customer Commitments […]
APL has received the ‘Best Green Shipping Line’ award from HAROPA, the French port of Le Havre on 13 November 2017. APL’s third consecutive win since 2014, the achievement marks an acknowledgement of APL’s exemplary environmental performance in reducing air emissions beyond the standards set by the International Maritime Organization. Nicolas Sartini, APL Chief Executive […]
