In the Headlines
October 1, 2024
Major Port Shutdown: ILA Dockworkers Hit the Picket Lines, Halting Operations on Atlantic and Gulf Coasts
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Maritime attorney Carrol Hand was quoted in an article published by gCaptain about the Federal Maritime Commission's (FMC) reminder to regulated entities regarding their obligations during the ongoing port strike by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA). The article discussed the widespread shutdown of ports along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, its potential impact on the supply chain and the FMC's efforts to ensure compliance with detention and demurrage regulations during this period of disruption. Ms. Hand commented on the FMC's proactive approach in addressing potential issues arising from the strike.
"Beyond the general reminder, the Industry Advisory highlights and summarizes the FMC's efforts related to detention and demurrage, including the 2020 interpretive rule and more recently adopted regulations on detention and demurrage billing practices, and invites industry members to actively participate in ensuring compliance by reporting unlawful actions or filing a complaint," she said.
READ: Major Port Shutdown: ILA Dockworkers Hit the Picket Lines, Halting Operations on Atlantic and Gulf Coasts
"Beyond the general reminder, the Industry Advisory highlights and summarizes the FMC's efforts related to detention and demurrage, including the 2020 interpretive rule and more recently adopted regulations on detention and demurrage billing practices, and invites industry members to actively participate in ensuring compliance by reporting unlawful actions or filing a complaint," she said.
READ: Major Port Shutdown: ILA Dockworkers Hit the Picket Lines, Halting Operations on Atlantic and Gulf Coasts