News / FMC may establish more advisory committees if NSAC is a success

FMC Commissioner Carl Bentzel.

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) could set up more advisory bodies if the National Shippers Advisory Committee (NSAC) proves a success.

Speaking exclusively to The Loadstar, Commissioner Carl Bentzel said the NSAC was first mooted after the bankruptcy of South Korean carrier Hanjin Shipping in February 2017.

“The NSAC will provide the model that will decide whether the FMC authorises the establishment of more advisory committees with marine terminal operators and carriers having both expressed an interest in such bodies,” explained ...