FMC Offers Shippers Flexibility for Aid to Philippines
The Federal Maritime Commission is offering flexibility to its regulated shippers as a result of Typhoon Haiyan, which hit the Philippines Nov. 8:
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- Common carriers can quickly begin new service to the Philippines and waive or reduce charges for charitable shipments to the Philippines; common carrier tariff publications for trades, points, or ports not presently served may become effective upon publication. Tariff rates and charges can be reduced or waived upon publication.
- Expedited review is available for agreements among ocean common carriers to facilitate services from the U.S. to the Philippines. Many of the agreements can become effective upon filing, and parties may request expedited review for others, and such agreements are immunized from the U.S. antitrust laws.
- Freight forwarders can give free or reduced-rate service to relief agencies shipping to the Philippines.
- Marine terminal operators can waive or reduce charges for relief or reconstruction efforts in the Philippines.