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At a closed session of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) yesterday, commissioner Rebecca Dye presented eight interim recommendations to alleviate the massive backlog that has hit US supply chains since last year.
They include amending legislation to broaden anti-retaliation provisions and authorising the commission to order double reparations for regulatory violations.
The FMC is also looking to clarify the language on its website to make its position clearer, particularly where small claims are involved, and to hold a webinar to explain changes.
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