News / FMC calls for increase in budget for more staff as shipper complaints rise

Daniel Maffei, Chaiman of the Federal Maritime Commission.

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) says there is increasing demand for its services as the number of industry complaints from shippers increases.

Speaking to a House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure subcommittee yesterday, FMC Chairman Daniel Maffei requested a budget increase of 5.2%, raising overall funding to $34,683,500, which he said was needed to support the FMC’s growing activities.

He wants to increase staff at the commission’s Bureau of Enforcement, Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services. Most of the ...