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US regulator uses ‘soft power’ to crack down on ‘nickel and diming’ container lines
Congestion-related charges levied by lines on US shippers along with ‘unreasonable’ and detention and demurrage fines are in regulator’s crosshairs, FMC chairman Dan Maffei tells Lloyd’s List
The Lloyd’s List Podcast: The regulators’ view of container chaos
Carriers may be following the letter of the law, but not necessarily the spirit of it, and are not behaving like good corporate citizens, according to our guest this week. Daniel Maffei is the chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission — the Washington agency responsible for regulating the US ocean shipping trades so when he tells liner bosses to ‘put on their commonsense caps’ they should probably listen
US regulator uses ‘soft power’ to crack down on ‘nickel and diming’ container lines
Congestion-related charges levied by lines on US shippers along with ‘unreasonable’ and detention and demurrage fines are in regulator’s crosshairs, FMC chairman Dan Maffei tells Lloyd’s List
Week in newbuildings: Three shipyards confirm LNG carrier orders worth $2bn
At least 48 liquefied natural gas carriers have been ordered so far this year, with another 18 thought to be under discussion
Greece 2022: ‘You have to persevere to prosper,’ says Euroseas founder Aristides Pittas
Euroseas and EuroDry founder Aristides Pittas can look back on generations of family involvement in the industry and yet he continues to be amazed by the swings in fortune that are unique to shipping
Greece 2022: Women with their hands on the helm
For Greek women in shipping, as steeped in the industry as their male compatriots, diversification is likely to be as high on the agenda as diversity
Supply chain delays raise theft risks
Cargo theft fell in 2021 compared with the previous 12 months, but the disruptions in supply chains have made weak security systems easier to exploit
US east coast ports see stronger volume growth
Volumes continue to grow on both sides of the US, but the east coast is taking the lion’s share. An easing of lockdowns in Shanghai could see a surge on the west coast, however
The week in charts: Smaller tankers, not VLCCs, lead tanker recovery | Much of Sovcomflot’s fleet is waiting for orders | Boxship newbuilding orderbook is set to surpass 30% of operational fleet
The situation in Ukraine causes war loss and damage incidents to rise to 1990 levels; the bulk carrier market will benefit from a boost in grain exports from South America; and VLCC rates remain in the negative, despite a lift in rates for smaller tankers
Boxship newbuilding orderbook set to hit 30% of operational fleet
Newbuilding contracts awaiting confirmation for CMA CGM, MSC and Seaspan will drive the global boxship orderbook past 30% of the existing fleet
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US regulator uses ‘soft power’ to crack down on ‘nickel and diming’ container lines
Congestion-related charges levied by lines on US shippers along with ‘unreasonable’ and detention and demurrage fines are in regulator’s crosshairs, FMC chairman Dan Maffei tells Lloyd’s List
Week in newbuildings: Three shipyards confirm LNG carrier orders worth $2bn
At least 48 liquefied natural gas carriers have been ordered so far this year, with another 18 thought to be under discussion
Greece 2022: ‘You have to persevere to prosper,’ says Euroseas founder Aristides Pittas
Euroseas and EuroDry founder Aristides Pittas can look back on generations of family involvement in the industry and yet he continues to be amazed by the swings in fortune that are unique to shipping
Greece 2022: Women with their hands on the helm
For Greek women in shipping, as steeped in the industry as their male compatriots, diversification is likely to be as high on the agenda as diversity
Supply chain delays raise theft risks
Cargo theft fell in 2021 compared with the previous 12 months, but the disruptions in supply chains have made weak security systems easier to exploit
Maersk relaunches China-Europe rail service
Rail freight between China and Europe has traditionally provided a useful buffer between air and ocean services. Maersk is now resuming services through a combination of rail, barge and feederships
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