A bill to provide for the regulation of common carriers by water in the foreign commerce of the United States operating through ports in contiguous nations.

Summary

Amends the Shipping Act, 1916, to include within the definition of "common carrier by water in foreign commerce" under such Act common carriers engaging in the ocean transportation of property of United States origin or destination via ports in nations contiguous to the United States who advertise or arrange the transportation of such property within the United States or who issue or deliver within the United States, ocean or through intermodal bills of lading or other contracts of affreightment for such transportation. Sets forth filing requirements for specified contracts and tariffs of such carriers with the Federal Maritime Commission. Establishes minimum rates for such transportation. Requires such carriers to designate a registered agent within the United States.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 April 1977

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