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ARTICLE · 14 DECEMBER 2018

FMC Commissioner Issues Final Report For Fact Finding 28

On March 5, 2018, the Federal Maritime Commission directed Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye to initiate a fact finding investigation (Fact Finding 28) into demurrage and detention practices at U.S. ports.

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J. Michael Cavanaugh is a Partner in Holland & Knight's Washington D.C. office

Eric Lee is a Partner in Holland & Knight's Washington D.C. office

Daniel L Burkard is an Associate in Holland & Knight's Washington D.C. office

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • On March 5, 2018, the Federal Maritime Commission directed Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye to initiate a fact finding investigation (Fact Finding 28) into demurrage and detention practices at U.S. ports.
  • Commissioner Dye issued her Final Report on Dec. 7, 2018, concluding that all international supply chain actors would benefit from greater transparency, consistency and reasonableness in demurrage and detention practices.
  • While it does not recommend any formal rulemaking, the Final Report proposes forming "FMC Innovation Teams" comprised of maritime industry leaders to consider the demurrage and detention issues identified in the Final Report.

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