Trade Talks

The world of shipping and logistics is constantly evolving, and Metro Group’s industry experts and in-house attorneys lend their keen insights and analysis to the latest developments through our Trade Talks releases. Our team connects the dots between regulatory changes, legal considerations, and industry trends that inform and enhance business intelligence.

Antitrust: The Executive and Legislative Agenda Against Container Shipping Lines

Executive order encourages FMC “to ensure vigorous enforcement" against shippers seeking "exorbitant charges" for detention and demurrage.

WFH Redux:Revisiting Remote Working as Covid-19 Resurges

Businesses continue to grapple with the organizational impact of the novel coronavirus and Covid-19. The challenges the pandemic poses...

Overview of courts around the United States as of July 14, 2020

Welcome to Tuesday Talks by Metro Group, where we offer insight into issues shaping the current business environment. Metro Group...

The K-shaped Recovery of Shipping

COVID-19 Impacts on Shipping and Logistics: Frenzy and Crisis The freight market is both frenzied and in crisis. High container import...

IT'S A SECRET:...Hidden DSO

Shining Light on Your Full Order-to-Cash Process Every day counts once an invoice is sent and added into the calculation of day sales...

Amidst the Ripples of Blockage: Navigating Claims due to Delays

The recent events concerning the grounding of the Ever Given and the blockage of the Suez Canal have caused many cargo and vessel...

Update on Federal Maritime Commission Fact Finding 29: Demand Orders Announcement

Today the FMC issued an update to its approach for assessing the effectiveness and reasonableness of detention, demurrage, per diem...

Chassis Complaint Before the Federal Maritime Commission: IMCC vs. OCEMA

We’re alerting you to a complex issue that is currently playing out within the realm of the Federal Maritime Commission. It could result...