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The Federal Maritime Commission has evolved to be more proactive and become a better industry resource after pandemic-driven challenges — including port congestion, vessel delays and increasing surcharges — prompted a high number of shipper complaints.

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 granted the agency broader powers to go beyond the four corners of the United States in relation to the movement of cargo, Chairman Laura DiBella told Supply Chain Dive in an April interview.

Federal Maritime Comission Chairman Laura DiBella

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