S2.E8 - Captain's Log edition - FMC supplemental comments? / ILWU and PMA update / OSRA 2.0? / Maersk sues Evergreen / Driver shortage potential / FTC noncompetes hearing

Topic of the Week (2/24/23): Captain's Log edition!

The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain

with Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategies)

Let's dive in...
1- The Federal Maritime Commission's Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate with respect to Vessel Space Accommodations supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking ...  we're still on the lookout!

2- International  Longshore Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association released a joint statement this week. 

https://twitter.com/ilwulongshore/status/1628813154821238784

3- John Gallagher (Chief Washington Correspondent at FreightWaves) interviewed peter friedmann of AGRICULTURE TRANSPORTATION COALITION (AgTC), Peter talked about the potential for an Ocean Shipping Reform Act 2.0... 

https://live.freightwaves.com/global-supply-chain-week-2023
(FIRESIDE CHAT: What to Expect Next Along the Waterfront)

4- A.P. Moller - Maersk sues EVERGREEN LINE over Suez Canal grounding

gCaptain (original from Reuters): 
https://gcaptain.com/maersk-sues-evergreen-over-suez-canal-grounding/

5- Back the Truck Up reported 35% of owner/operator truckers 35% would leave the industry if the market does not improve in 2023...

Back The Truck Up story:
https://backthetruckup.com/is-another-owner-operator-exodus-about-to-occur/

6- Federal Trade Commission recently held a hearing (recording available) discussing their proposed rule to ban noncompete clauses
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