US FMC approves Miami Marine Terminal conference agreement
An agreement between two marine terminal companies located at the Port of Miami went into force yesterday, permitting those parties to seek cooperation and commonality in both business and operating matters. The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) voted today not to prevent the "Miami Marine Terminal Conference Agreement" from taking effect. The South Florida Container Terminal and the Port of Miami Terminal Operating Company filed their agreement on November 16, 2016. Under the terms of their agreement, the companies may establish a variety of common rates, rules, and practices as well as to meet to discuss these matters. "These two facilities…
FMC Green Lights Miami Terminal Partnership
An agreement between two marine terminal companies located at the Port of Miami will go into force on December 31, 2016, permitting those parties to seek cooperation and commonality in both business and operating matters. The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) voted Thursday not to prevent the Miami Marine Terminal Conference Agreement from taking effect. The South Florida Container Terminal and the Port of Miami Terminal Operating Company filed the agreement on November 16, 2016.
FMC Meeting Agenda Expanded
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a Notice stating that two new items have been added to the agenda for its meeting on January 21. The petition of the Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers to investigate truck detention practices of the New York Terminal Conference will be considered during the closed session of the meeting. The petition of the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America for a rulemaking will be considered in the open session of the meeting, which will start at 2:00 p.m. Source: HK Law
