Regulatory Agencies

Transportation secretary takes on lawmakers’ concerns on truck and rail issues while defending his department’s $145 billion fiscal year 2024 budget request.

Fees to register a business or file complaints at the Federal Maritime Commission will be significantly higher in 2023 to account for higher agency costs.

Federal regulators have codified provisions of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act that may extract more compensation from ocean carriers for rule violations.

Rail unions warn that revisions to a rule affecting railroad contract workers could be a step backward for safety.

The TIA, the leading industry association representing brokers, is ramping up its fight against fraudulent double brokering.

Foreign-flagged vessels working in the U.S. offshore energy sector would face new restrictions under a proposal before Congress.

AskWaves looks at GAO’s warning that the U.S. needs to step up capabilities and oversight in the Arctic region as emerging shipping routes gain steam.

Shippers and carriers are increasing the pressure on ports and other supply chain participants to roll out “green corridors” using digital technology.

Ocean carrier contracts and carriers’ ability to make a profit are put to the test in a proposed rule, according to reaction from shippers and carriers.

Ocean carriers will be subject to stricter requirements when they charge shippers fees on late containers if a proposed rule is adopted.