FMC Chairman Says Port Congestion is Agency Priority for 2015

The Federal Maritime Commission's top priority for the coming year will be to address congestion issues that are plaguing U.S. ports, said FMC chairman Mario Cordero in a press release (here). "Among the Commission’s statutory goals is the assurance of an efficient ocean transportation system," he said. "The efficient operation of the Nation’s ports is squarely within that mandate and paramount to the Commission’s responsibilities. As we move forward, I look forward to a thorough review of the issues and views that have been provided from various maritime industry stakeholders. The FMC will continue its role in protecting the shipping public and addressing unreasonable or unjust practices by carriers or marine terminal operators."