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InterConnect Newsletter - Q3 2024

We are now in the era of freedom of contract in the logistics arena. While contracts provide many protections to contracting parties, they can also be used offensively, to affirmatively protect legal rights. There are many...more

FMC Final Rule on “Refusal to Deal or Negotiate”

The Federal Maritime Commission ( FMC) issued its Final Rule on July 22, 2024, establishing its approach to determining what constitutes an unreasonable refusal to deal or negotiate cargo space and vessel space accommodations...more

FMC Final Rule on “Refusal to Deal or Negotiate” Effective Sept. 23, 2024

The Federal Maritime Commission (the “FMC”) issued its Final Rule on July 22, 2024, establishing its approach to determining what constitutes an unreasonable refusal to deal or negotiate cargo space and vessel space...more

The FMC’s Final Rule on Detention and Demurrage Billing Requirements Takes Effect Despite Pending Litigation

On February 26, 2024, the FMC issued its final rule on detention and demurrage billing requirements. On February 27, 2024, our team outlined the practical impact that the Final Rule will have in the article: “A Whole New...more

FMC Dispute Resolution: A Guide for Using CADRS to Resolve Ocean Carriage Disputes

Many shippers and service providers are looking toward the upcoming ocean carrier bid season while still reeling from the effects of the global pandemic. It is not uncommon to identify colorable claims against any number of...more

A Whole New World: FMC Issues Final Rule on Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements

On February 26, 2024, the Federal Maritime Commission (“FMC”) published its long-awaited final rule (the “Final Rule”) establishing various regulations governing the imposition of demurrage and detention. The Final Rule will...more

FMC Final Rule Updates Shipping Rate Regulation

The Federal Maritime Commission (“FMC”) issued a Final Rule in FMC Docket No. 21-03 amending its Carrier Automated Tariffs regulations under 46 CFR Part 520, effective on February 1, 2024. (89 FR 25). The amendments aim to...more

Regulatory Update for Marine Terminal Operators

Marine terminal operators (MTOs) and ocean common carriers became easy targets upon which to cast blame for the port congestion issues and supply chain weaknesses arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic....more

Informal FMC Charge Complaint Process Available

A number of developments in international ocean shipping have emerged following the enactment of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA) last year. The U.S. Congress sought to arm the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)...more

Emerging Trends for Ocean Service Contract Bid Season

Beneficial cargo owners have faced well-reported challenges in recent bid seasons. Two plus years of global pandemic unleashed supply and capacity interruption, carrier lane divergence, and an explosion in rates as well as...more

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