As the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) implements the requirements of the new Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA), litigation against ocean common carriers is on the rise. It may not be possible to predict what will happen for...more
After the June 2022 enactment of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA), the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in October 2022, relating to demurrage and detention billing...more
On June 16, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA). OSRA’s objective is to reduce shipping costs and address concerns relating to supply-chain challenges. OSRA provides the Federal...more