By Land and By Sea

Topic of the Week (7/12/24):
 
What a few weeks it’s been for the judicial system and ocean shipping – the overturning of Chevron (impacting federal agencies) and the vacating and remanding of TCW v. Evergreen (a discussion of the incentive principle and FMC’s May 18, 2020 Interpretive Rule) – there’s a lot going on, let’s break it down.

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Topic of the Week (6/28/24):

It's an FMC round up! Let's review some of the major things I'm watching with respect to the Federal Maritime Commission.

The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain

with Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ)

But first my, TOP THREE STORIES OF THE WEEK:

Topic of the Week (6/14/24):

Let's break down the Gemini Cooperation Agreement that was JUST filed with the FMC...

The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain

with Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ)

Let's dive in...

1 - Federal Maritime Commission Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTD...

Topic of the Week (6/7/24):

We talk a lot ABOUT the Federal Maritime Commission, so today we are talking TO the Federal Maritime Commission - well, one fifth of it anyway. Today we welcome FMC Commissioner Carl Bentzel to the show!

The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain

with Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Str...

Topic of the Week (5/31/24):

The FMC's Final Rule on Detention and Demurrage Billing Practices became effective this week on Tuesday - and as part of our continuing discussion I have one question for you this week - do you know where your D&D invoice is being sent now?

Final Rule - 46 CFR Part 541:
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-46/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-541

The Maritime Professorᵀ...

Topic of the Week (5/17/24):

Taking inventory of industry news and catching up on a few things - it's the Captain's Log Edition!

The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain

with Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ)

Let's dive in...

1 - Federal Maritime Commission Final Dete...

Topic of the Week (5/10/24):

The Federal Maritime Commission released a correction to their Final Rule on Detention and Demurrage Billing Requirements - what does this change do? We'll discuss.

FMC Final Rule:
https://www.regulations.gov/document/FMC-2022-0066-0286

FMC Final Rule - Correction:
https://www.regulations.gov/document/FMC_FRDOC_0001-0149 (correction)

OSRA 22: 
https://www.congress.gov/11...

Topic of the Week (5/3/24):

USTR officially launched a section 301 investigation into China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Targeting the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance - what does this mean? We'll discuss...

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Section 301 China Investigation:
https://ustr.gov/issue-areas/enforcement/section-301-investigations/section-301-china-target...

Topic of the Week (4/26/24):

There have been some questions about MTOs and their requirements for issuing invoices - let's dive into it a bit. 

Federal Maritime Commission D&D Final Rule text:

https://lnkd.in/gKYbbWvF

The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain

with Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ)

Le...

Topic of the Week (4/12/24):

The Federal Maritime Commission is BUSY! This week they dropped their second request for information (RFI) for the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI) out of Comm’r Carl Bentzel's office. What does it say and what is it asking? Let’s dive in.

The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain

with Lauren B...

Topic of the Week (4/12/24):

Now that we’ve had a few weeks with the detention and demurrage rule, let’s talk key takeaways and things I think everyone should be paying attention to. What do I think will have the biggest growing pains? – the 30 calendar days on the invoice for the billed party to pay – stick around and I’ll explain why.

D&D Final Rule:

https://www.regulations.gov/document/FMC-2022-0066-0286

The Marit...

Topic of the Week (3/29/24):

Recounting some of the official reporting from the Key Bridge allision and reviewing OSRA 2.0 passed House bill...

https://gcaptain.com/these-are-the-ships-stuck-behind-the-baltimore-key-bridge/

https://gcaptain.com/ntsb-timeline-reveals-crucial-minutes-leading-up-to-baltimore-bridge-strike/

https://www.joc.com/article/baltimore-port-closure-presents-unexpected-challe...

Topic of the Week (3/15/24):

This week the Federal Maritime Commission released their FY25 Congressional Budget Justification – what’s in it? What clues can we take from the document? What do they have planned for 2024 and even into 2025?? Well hang tight and I’ll tell ya!

The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain

with Lauren Beagen (Founder ...

Topic of the Week (3/8/24):

A recap of the Federal Maritime Commission's National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC) (the meeting was hosted live at #TPM24) including the Committee's reaction to the Commission's two recent rulemakings and the NSAC Data Subcommittee's announcement of a letter signed by 44+ US organizations encouraging ocean carrier adoption of Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA)...

Topic of the Week (3/1/24):

The FMC released their final D&D rule last week; this week we simply talk about what will the rule require. Just the highlights.

Federal Maritime Commission Final Rule on Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements:
https://lnkd.in/gdcUp6V2

The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain

with Lauren Be...

Topic of the Week (2/23/24):

The FMC released their final D&D rule this morning - let's have a first impressions look.

Federal Maritime Commission Final Rule on Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements:
https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-02926.pdf

Part 1 - MTOs included in the scope of this rule
(this will be a multi-part discussion)

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Topic of the Week (2/9/24):

The panelists at the FMC hearing spoke a lot about Special Permission Applications and approvals - what are they? Let's break it down.

The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain

with Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategies)

Let's dive in...

1 - The Federal...

Topic of the Week (2/2/24):

Congress wants the FMC to hurry up with the D&D rulemaking (they sent a letter...) and we do a quick refresher on the proposed D&D rulemaking language from Oct 2022.

The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain

with Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategies)

Let's d...

Topic of the Week (1/26/24):

Let's take a look at the great alliance reshuffle...

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UPDATE: FMC's Agreements Library is back up! Here is the exit language from THE Alliance as of the 11/21/2019 amendment:
ARTICLE 7:  DURATION AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT   

7.1 This Agreement shall be effective as of the later of April 1, 2017 or the date it becomes effective under the U.S. Shipping Act of 1...