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A Bed Bath & Beyond Shipping Dispute Is Now a Constitutional Crisis for the FMC
OOCL's lawsuit challenging the FMC's authority to hear Shipping Act cases is the first of its kind, and could…
Sec. Rubio: China Detentions of Panama-Flagged Ships ‘Undermine’ Supply Chains
Nearly three in four vessels held at Chinese ports in March were registered to Panama, "far exceeding…
Amazon Imposes Fuel Surcharge on Sellers as War-Driven Costs Mount
The 3.5 percent fuel surcharge comes as Maersk battles with the FMC on how quickly it can passes off its own…
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FMC Slaps MSC With $22.7M Fine Over Billing Violations
The agency found the carrier wrongly billed forwarders with late fees, failed to properly publish rates for…
Another Carrier Joins Bed Bath & Beyond’s Growing FMC Docket
As the brand's chairman takes the CEO reins, its former corporate entity is pressing claims against ocean…
Cosco Slapped With FMC Complaint Over Detention Fees, Booking Cancellations
California-based MAC Container Line alleges unreasonable billing, contract interference and retaliatory…
House Votes to Reauthorize Federal Maritime Commission, Hit Back at China
Within that reauthorization statute are reforms that lawmakers believe will help crack down on China over…
US House Panel Advances Bill Backing FMC’s ‘Get Tough on China’ Push
The bipartisan measure would extend FMC oversight through 2029, strengthen protections for U.S. shippers, and…
ONE Asks Federal Maritime Commission to Dismiss QVC and Cornerstone Complaint
The shipping company denies wrongdoing and has requested that the regulatory body dismiss the companies'…
Dollar General Claims Yang Ming Owes $14.8M Over Failure to Fulfill Contract
The discount retailer claims the carrier diverted reserved cargo space to higher-paying customers, leading…
QVC and Cornerstone File FMC Complaint Against ONE for Alleged Failure to Fulfill Contract
The companies allege that, in 2021 and 2022, the freight carrier committed contracted space to other clients…
Red Sea Risks Re-Escalate as US Hits Houthis with Airstrikes
As the Houthis commit to attacks on U.S. ships and war-risk premiums stay at elevated levels, ocean carriers…
Amazon Slapped with $96M Complaint by Chinese Ocean Carrier for Breaking Contract
The e-commerce giant backed out of a two-year contract after an 11-month period where spot freight rates…
Crate & Barrel Says Ocean Carriers Failed to Honor Service Contracts
The home decor retailer and another now-bankrupt wholesaler, NBG Home, are the latest firms to take alleged…
US Commerce Department Raises Max Penalties for Import/Export Non-Compliance
Maximum violations of 2018 Export Control Reform Act (ECRA) are set to increase from $364,992 to $374,474 as…