Ian Cohen, Associate Editor, is a reporter with Export Compliance Daily and its sister publication International Trade Today, where he covers export controls, sanctions and international trade issues. He previously worked as a local government reporter in South Florida. Ian graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Florida in 2017 and lives in Washington, D.C. He joined the staff of Warren Communications News in 2019.
Biography for Ian CohenRecent Articles by Ian CohenMaritime Shippers Need Short-Term Solution for Port Congestion Issues, Industry Reps SayThe maritime shipping industry is struggling to find a short-term solution to the unprecedented congestion occurring at U.S. ports, which continues to impose large costs on traders and further clog the global supply chain, industry representatives said. Although work is…Subscribe to Read >>
Port Issues Causing Logistical 'Disaster' for Exporters, ImportersFor weeks, dozens of container ships have dotted the waters of California's San Pedro Bay, waiting to unload at a port experiencing its highest level of congestion in years. With no space to drop their cargo, the ships sit in…Subscribe to Read >>
FMC to Investigate Unfair Fees, Container Practices by Carriers The Federal Maritime Commission will begin investigating whether ocean carriers are violating regulations on detention and demurrage fees, container returns and container availability for U.S. exports, the agency said Nov. 20. The investigation, which will be led by FMC Commissioner…Subscribe to Read >>
Trade Groups Ask FMC to Suspend Unfair Detention, Demurrage FeesMore than 40 trade groups urged the Federal Maritime Commission to suspend certain detention and demurrage charges they say are being unfairly imposed by ocean carriers and marine terminals, saying the charges violate guidelines issued by the FMC in May…Subscribe to Read >>
FMC to Address Non-Compliance With Detention, Demurrage RuleThe Federal Maritime Commission plans to discuss a rise in non-compliance with its May rule (see 2004290037) on detention and demurrage charges after industry complained that the rule is being ignored, Rebecca Dye, an FMC commissioner, said during a Nov…Subscribe to Read >>
The maritime shipping industry is struggling to find a short-term solution to the unprecedented congestion occurring at U.S. ports, which continues to impose large costs on traders and further clog the global supply chain, industry representatives said. Although work is…Subscribe to Read >>
For weeks, dozens of container ships have dotted the waters of California's San Pedro Bay, waiting to unload at a port experiencing its highest level of congestion in years. With no space to drop their cargo, the ships sit in…Subscribe to Read >>
The Federal Maritime Commission will begin investigating whether ocean carriers are violating regulations on detention and demurrage fees, container returns and container availability for U.S. exports, the agency said Nov. 20. The investigation, which will be led by FMC Commissioner…Subscribe to Read >>
More than 40 trade groups urged the Federal Maritime Commission to suspend certain detention and demurrage charges they say are being unfairly imposed by ocean carriers and marine terminals, saying the charges violate guidelines issued by the FMC in May…Subscribe to Read >>
The Federal Maritime Commission plans to discuss a rise in non-compliance with its May rule (see 2004290037) on detention and demurrage charges after industry complained that the rule is being ignored, Rebecca Dye, an FMC commissioner, said during a Nov…Subscribe to Read >>