Wicker Supports New FMC Guidance to Improve Freight Fluidity

We applaud Chairman Wicker for his leadership and responsiveness during the development and finalization of the Federal Maritime Commission’s revised guidance on demurrage and detention. The final rule, “Docket No. 19-05, Interpretive Rule on Demurrage and Detention under the Shipping Act”, will become effective upon its publication in the Federal Register.

Please see the following press release expressing Wicker’s support, including ACSA stimulated actions engaging the Memphis Supply Chain Innovation Team and the creation of a Shipper Advisory Board. Chairman Wicker’s support was instrumental in advancing this guidance which will create efficiency and fairness in the supply chain. We are grateful for his support.

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Memphis Stakeholders Write Letter to Surface Transportation Board Regarding Intermodal Infrastructure

April 16^th, 2021

On April 14, 2021, Memphis stakeholders wrote a letter to Chairman Oberman of the Surface Transportation Board expressing the need for assistance in resolving the current inland rail crisis affecting importers, exporters and motor carriers in the area. See the full letter below. Click Here

MSU Publishes Expected PLC Payment Rates for 2020

March 17^th, 2021

On March 15, 2021, Mississippi State University published the expected PLC payments for the 2020 year. Please see the link below for more information. Click Here

Senate Banking Committee Considers Gensler to be a Member of the SEC

March 3^rd, 2021

The link below provides an overview and key takeaways from the Senate Banking Committee hearing to consider Gary Gensler to be a Member of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Click Here

Quality Loss Adjustment Program for Cotton Summary as of February 9, 2021

February 22^nd, 2021

The National Cotton Council provided a cotton specific summary of the Quality Loss Adjustment Program and examples. See below. Click Here

Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing Overview

February 3^rd, 2021

Yesterday, the Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing to consider the nomination of Tom Vilsack to be Secretary of Agriculture. Click below for details from the hearing. Click Here

China Policy and Market Update

January 29^th, 2021

In December, China imported 1,629,083 bales (354,691 MT) of cotton, representing an increase of 80.43% month-on-month (m/m), and an increase of 130.9% year-on-year (y/y). The total value was USD $588.82 million, representing an increase of 89.33% m/m, an increase of 117.21% y/y. In 2020, Chinese cotton imports totaled 9,912,346 bales (2,158,159 MT), an increase of […]