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(4 articles)Destination Agent Compliance Under U.S. Shipping Act
The Shipping Act imposes specific compliance obligations on destination agents—intermediaries responsible for handling cargo at ports of discharge. These regulatory requirements are critical for ocean
Samsung Files Record $186M FMC Claim Against CMA CGM
Samsung has filed an unprecedented $186 million claim with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) against French ocean carrier CMA CGM, alleging systematic overcharging for detention and demurrage
Shipowners Challenge Maritime ETS Over Energy Transition Costs
The maritime shipping industry has formally proposed a comprehensive review of the European Union's Emissions Trading System (ETS) for shipping, citing the prohibitive economic burden of transitioning
U.S. Pressures Container Carriers Over Port Congestion Crisis
The U.S. government is intensifying regulatory pressure on container shipping lines to address persistent port congestion that continues to disrupt supply chains across North America. This regulatory