THE much vaunted alliance between Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has run into trouble at the US Federal Maritime Commission where two commisioners are seeking a stop-the-clock 45-day delay in review procedings.
Lloyd’s List understands that there is still a risk that the 45-day review period could be halted before the October 10 deadline.
While FMC staff have recommended that 2M is given the go-ahead, the five commissioners have the final say and there is no unanimity at this late stage.
This is what senior Maersk and MSC executives sought to avoid when they flew to Washington to answer questions from the commissioners.
But Commissioners William Doyle and Richard Lidinsky say they are inclined to call for the review to be stopped, but a majority vote would be required to suspend the process.
They want to be sure that 2M really is a straightforward vessel-sharing agreement, with no hidden powers, said the report.Singapore Ebola
WORLD SHIPPING
30 September 2014 - 22:09
Two US Federal Maritime Commissioners want to slow down 2M
THE much vaunted alliance between Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has run into trouble at the US Federal Maritime Commission where two commisioners are seeking a stop-the-clock 45-day delay in review procedings.
WORLD SHIPPING
30 September 2014 - 22:09
Two US Federal Maritime Commissioners want to slow down 2M
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