The ocean shipping industry faced significant challenges in this fiscal year, and the Commission continued through its various programs to provide assistance to the shipping public. The Commission closely monitored significant trade imbalances in major trade lanes, as well as the effects of political and economic factors and labor strife on those imbalances. The Commission continued to gather information on potentially restrictive trade practices, particularly in the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) and Japan. In an effort to uncover and address unreasonable or unfair industry practice, the Commission requested additional information on several agreements filed this fiscal year, and continued its enforcement efforts and concurrent drive to encourage voluntary compliance with the 1984 Act. Use of the Commissions alternative dispute resolution and consumer complaint programs continued to grow, and the Commission assisted numerous parties in resolving disputes ranging from passenger or shipper complaints about service to major commercial disputes that would otherwise have resulted in litigation. This Annual Report is structured on an office-by-office basis and contains a synopsis of each units activities and accomplishments during the past fiscal year. Special sections are devoted to areas of particular interest.


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    Title :

    Federal Maritime Commission Annual Report (41st) for Fiscal Year 2002


    Publication date :

    2002


    Size :

    148 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English