S. 414 · 105th Congress · enacted
Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998
Became Public Law No: 105-258.
Latest official action 1998-10-14 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Amendments to the Shipping Act of 1984 Title II: Authorization of Appropriations for the Federal Maritime Commission Title III: Amendments to Other Shipping and Maritime Laws Title IV: Certain Loan Guarantees and Commitments Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998 - Title I: Amendments to the Shipping Act of 1984 - Amends the Shipping Act of 1984 (the Act) to include as one of its purposes to promote the growth and development of U.S. exports through competitive and efficient ocean transportation and by placing a greater reliance on the marketplace. (Sec. 102) Redefines the term "deferred rebate" with respect to common carriers and shippers to make its payment conditional upon the shipper's agreeing to make a further shipment with that or any other common carrier. Includes "agreement" and "deferred rebate arrangements" within the scope of "loyalty contracts." Repeals definitions for "fighting ship" and "maritime labor agreement." Defines "ocean transportation intermediary" as an ocean freight forwarder or a non-vessel-operating common carrier. Redefines "service contract" and "shipper." (Sec. 103) Revises the scope of the Act, with respect to certain agreements by or among ocean common carriers, to exclude from coverage agreements among ocean common carriers to engage in exclusive, preferential, or cooperative working arrangements with non-vessel-operating…
Congressional Research Service · 1998-08-04
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