LAST CALL for Comment on Detention & Demurrage Practices • FMCSA Administrator Martinez Takes On New DOT Role •
APMT-Elizabeth Welcomes New Leadership •
Upcoming Events
FMC Seeking Comment on Proposed Changes
to its Interpretation of Detention & Demurrage Rules
DEADLINE OCTOBER 31, 2019
The Federal Maritime Commission is seeking public comment on a
proposed interpretive rule on demurrage and detention under the Shipping Act. Comments to the Commission are due not later than Thursday, October 31, 2019.
Bi-State Members are strongly encouraged to submit feedback on the current assessment of detention & demurrage fees, and join the Association in expressing support for the proposed changes.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Ray Martinez is leaving his position at the end of this month, to take a new role with the U.S. Dept. of Transportation. As of November 2019, Martinez will oversee redevelopment construction at the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center in Cambridge, Mass.For details, click here to read an article posted by Transport Topics.
Administrator Martinez was the recipient of the Bi-State's 2018 Malcom McLean Memorial Award, in recognition of his personal contributions toward the advancement of the intermodal container industry (shown receiving a Joint Legislative Resolution from Assemblyman Bob Auth, Assemblywoman Annette Quijano, and Assemblyman Jamel Holley.)
The Bi-State wishes Administrator Martinez all the best in his new role, and thanks him for his strong support of the motor carrier community at the Port of NY & NJ.
APMT-Elizabeth Welcomes
Managing Director John Poelma
Last week, APM Terminals North America announced the appointment of Jon Poelma to serve as Managing Director of APM Terminals Port Elizabeth, effective November 1, 2019. He succeeds David Gledhill, who retired last month.
For details, click here to see APMT's announcement.
The Bi-State welcomes Jon to his new position and looks forward to working with him on behalf of our membership.
General Member Meeting Schedule
Our Next General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12th at 10am at 1210 Corbin Street in the NYSA Training Center Auditorium.
Meetings are closed to the public and open to Bi-State Members and Allied Members only.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Thursday, Oct. 31 -- Deadline to Submit FMC Comments
