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FMC Declines to Eliminate Service Contract Filing Requirements for Ocean Carriers

Thompson Hine

On December 20, 2019, the Federal Maritime Commission (“FMC” or the “Commission”) granted in part and denied in part the World Shipping Council’s (“WSC”) Petition which requested an exemption from the service contract filing and essential terms... READ MORE

DOT to issue long-awaited national maritime strategy

John Gallagher

A federal watchdog agency has confirmed that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to release an official national maritime strategy that officials within the department started working on in 2014. READ MORE

California Judge Rules AB5 Violates F4A

TIA Government Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2020 - ALEXANDRIA, VA - In a huge victory for trucking companies and the transportation industry, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge William Highberger ruled this week that California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) is preempted by federal law.... READ MORE

This Saturday, November 30th, is the Last Day to Request an Extension for List 1 Section 301 Tariff Exclusions

Brent Conner, Thompson Hine, LLP

This is a reminder that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has set a deadline of November 30th for filing requests for extending product exclusions that were granted in December 2018 in the trade dispute with China. READ MORE

STB Acts on Concerns Over Unreasonable Rail Demurrage and Accessorial Rules and Charges

Karyn A. Booth, Sandra L. Brown, Jeff Moreno, David E. Benz, Jason D. Tutrone

On October 4, 2019, the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) issued three decisions addressing various aspects of rail carriers’ demurrage and accessorial rules and charges. The Board proposed a policy statement clarifying the principles... READ MORE

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FMC Declines to Eliminate Service Contract Filing Requirements for Ocean Carriers

DOT to issue long-awaited national maritime strategy

California Judge Rules AB5 Violates F4A

This Saturday, November 30th, is the Last Day to Request an Extension for List 1 Section 301 Tariff Exclusions

STB Acts on Concerns Over Unreasonable Rail Demurrage and Accessorial Rules and Charges

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