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By Land and By SeaWhen Trade Shifts, Data Steers: Lessons from Quebec City (AAPA Convention)This week’s episode connects the dots between ports, policy, and technology — from new AI cargo safety tools to China’s retaliatory port fees and the U.S.–Finland icebreaker deal. Fresh off the AAPA Annual Convention in Quebec City, Lauren breaks down how smart strategy means more than new tech — it’s about translation, visibility, and human insight.Expanded Description:In this week’s episode of By Land and By Sea, The Maritime Professor®, Lauren Beagen, unpacks a fast-moving week in global shipping and supply chain strategy.From AI sc...
2025-10-1021 min
By Land and By SeaS4.E4 - ILA/USMX Interim Agreement Filed... at the FMC?!?Topic of the Week (10/18/24): Did you know that the USMX-ILA interim settlement agreement was filed at the FMC? Neither did I - let's talk about it. (So was the PMA-ILWU agreement, btw...)Federal Maritime Commission Agreements Library:https://www2.fmc.gov/FMC.Agreements.Web/Public The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea Podcast - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ)
2024-10-1826 min
By Land and By SeaS4.E3 - Petition Filed against FMC's Final Rule on Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate w/r/t/ Vessel Space AccommodationsTopic of the Week (10/11/24): A petition has been filed against the FMC's Final Rule on Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate - let's talk about it.The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea Podcast - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ)Let's dive in...1- FMC Rulemaking Roundup2 - FMC Press Release: Prohibition on Retaliati...
2024-10-1128 minBy Land and By SeaS4.E2 - Guest Speaker: Dr. Sal Mercogliano, maritime historian and host of What's Going on With Shipping? // ILA and USMX Negotiation // Red Sea // dangers in maritime // global alliances in maritime**prerecorded on 3 Oct**Topic of the Week (10/4/24): We're joined by a special guest: Dr. Salvatore Mercogliano, Ph.D., host of What is Going on With Shipping? and maritime historian. Together we break down everything going on in the world of maritime, including the port strike. We dive into our take on what's really going on in the ILA/USMX discussions and then meander through maritime issues including global ocean alliances (and how they're actually not a bad thing), the Federal Maritime Commission's playbook on port congestion from 2015, and the i...
2024-10-0451 min
By Land and By SeaS4.E1 - ILA and USMX potential port strike + everything else you may not have noticedTopic of the Week (9/27/24): What you missed while you were worried about the port strike... The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea Podcast - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain with Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ) Let's dive in... 1- FMC Rulemaking Roundup & Defining Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate eff. Sept 23, 20242 - INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMENS ASSOCIATION and UNITED STATES MARITIME ALLIANCE LIMITED potential port strike and the role of the Federal Maritime Commission 3 – United States Trade Representative decision on Sh...
2024-09-2745 min
By Land and By SeaS3.E23 - FMC's Final Rule Defining Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate w/r/t Vessel Space Accommodations*** Programming Note: No new shows until Sept 27 *** Topic of the Week (8/2/24): The Federal Maritime Commission just dropped another Final Rule - Defining Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate... let's break it downhttps://www.regulations.gov/document/FMC-2023-0010-0060 The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea Podcast - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain with Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ) Let's dive in... ...
2024-08-0256 min
By Land and By SeaS3.E22 - Captain's Log: FMC Updates // Shipper Advisory Committee's Role // Gemini Cooperation Agreement // Rising Shipping Rates DiscussionTopic of the Week (7/19/24):Taking inventory of industry news and catching up on a few things - it's the Captain's Log Edition!The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea Podcast - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ)Let's dive in...1 - Federal Maritime Commission - Rulemaking Round-Up2 - National Shipper Advisory Committee recording from May 20th is...
2024-07-1945 min
By Land and By SeaS3.E21 - A Tale of Two Overturns: TCW v. Evergreen and Chevron v. NRDC - what it all means for the Federal Maritime CommissionTopic of the Week (7/12/24): What a few weeks it’s been for the judicial system and ocean shipping – the overturning of Chevron (impacting federal agencies) and the vacating and remanding of TCW v. Evergreen (a discussion of the incentive principle and FMC’s May 18, 2020 Interpretive Rule) – there’s a lot going on, let’s break it down.The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain with Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ) Let's dive in... 1 -Federal Marit...
2024-07-1249 min
By Land and By SeaS3.E20 - FMC Round Up!Topic of the Week (6/28/24):It's an FMC round up! Let's review some of the major things I'm watching with respect to the Federal Maritime Commission.The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ)But first my, TOP THREE STORIES OF THE WEEK:1 - INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMENS ASSOCIATION (ILA) and SC Ports reach a settlement over an ongoing dispute and over 160 signatories send letter to White Househttps://www...
2024-06-2839 min
By Land and By SeaS3.E19 - Gemini Cooperation Agreement filed w FMC // USTR Sec 301 Tariffs // MTDI RFI#2 due todayTopic of the Week (6/14/24):Let's break down the Gemini Cooperation Agreement that was JUST filed with the FMC...The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ)Let's dive in...1 - Federal Maritime Commission Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI) Request for Information (RFI) #2 is due today. https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FMC-2023-0016...
2024-06-1444 min
By Land and By SeaS3.E18 - Guest: FMC Commissioner Carl Bentzel [discussing FMC's D&D Final Rule, revolutionizing maritime data, MTDI and RFI #2, and how he entered the maritime/supply chain world]Topic of the Week (6/7/24):We talk a lot ABOUT the Federal Maritime Commission, so today we are talking TO the Federal Maritime Commission - well, one fifth of it anyway. Today we welcome FMC Commissioner Carl Bentzel to the show!The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ)Let's dive in... [discussion links]D&D Final Rule - 46 CFR Part 541:https://lnkd.in/gPgEMk-2FMC Report "...
2024-06-0753 min
By Land and By SeaS3.E17 - FMC's Final Rule on D&D Billing Requirements - Part 4 - Do you know where the invoices are going now? [and discussions on VOCC Audit Program, Foreign Shipping Practices Act, and Civil Penalties go to US General Fund]Topic of the Week (5/31/24):The FMC's Final Rule on Detention and Demurrage Billing Practices became effective this week on Tuesday - and as part of our continuing discussion I have one question for you this week - do you know where your D&D invoice is being sent now?Final Rule - 46 CFR Part 541: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-46/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-541The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of
2024-05-3135 min
By Land and By SeaS3.E16 - Captain's Log - FMC activity roundup (incl. Peloton vs. Flexport) // Port of Baltimore/NTSB report // USTR Sec301 tariffsTopic of the Week (5/17/24):Taking inventory of industry news and catching up on a few things - it's the Captain's Log Edition!The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ)Let's dive in...1 - Federal Maritime Commission Final Detention and Demurrage Rule - effective date May 28****waiting to see from the U.S. Courts of Appeals
2024-05-1740 min
By Land and By SeaS3.E15 - FMC Final Rule on D&D - Correction PublishedTopic of the Week (5/10/24):The Federal Maritime Commission released a correction to their Final Rule on Detention and Demurrage Billing Requirements - what does this change do? We'll discuss.FMC Final Rule:https://www.regulations.gov/document/FMC-2022-0066-0286FMC Final Rule - Correction:https://www.regulations.gov/document/FMC_FRDOC_0001-0149 (correction)OSRA 22: https://www.congress.gov/117/plaws/publ146/PLAW-117publ146.pdfThe Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea...
2024-05-1037 min
By Land and By SeaS3.E14 - USTR initiates a section 301 investigation into China (maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors)Topic of the Week (5/3/24):USTR officially launched a section 301 investigation into China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Targeting the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance - what does this mean? We'll discuss...Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Section 301 China Investigation:https://ustr.gov/issue-areas/enforcement/section-301-investigations/section-301-china-targeting-maritime-logistics-and-shipbuilding-sectors-dominance To submit comments or request to appear at the hearing:https://comments.ustr.gov/s/The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the w...
2024-05-0333 min
By Land and By SeaS3.E13 - FMC's Final Rule on D&D Billing Requirements - Part 3 - MTO Invoicing QuestionsTopic of the Week (4/26/24):There have been some questions about MTOs and their requirements for issuing invoices - let's dive into it a bit. Federal Maritime Commission D&D Final Rule text:https://lnkd.in/gKYbbWvFThe Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ)
2024-04-2635 min
By Land and By SeaS3.E12 - FMC releases RFI#2 of the MTDI (and a broad discussion of MTDI)Topic of the Week (4/12/24):The Federal Maritime Commission is BUSY! This week they dropped their second request for information (RFI) for the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI) out of Comm’r Carl Bentzel's office. What does it say and what is it asking? Let’s dive in. The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ)Let's dive...
2024-04-1932 min
By Land and By SeaS3.E11 - FMC's Final Rule on D&D Billing Requirements - Part 2 - Operational Implementation ChallengesTopic of the Week (4/12/24):Now that we’ve had a few weeks with the detention and demurrage rule, let’s talk key takeaways and things I think everyone should be paying attention to. What do I think will have the biggest growing pains? – the 30 calendar days on the invoice for the billed party to pay – stick around and I’ll explain why.D&D Final Rule:https://www.regulations.gov/document/FMC-2022-0066-0286The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - a...
2024-04-1244 min
By Land and By SeaS3.E10 - Official reports re: Key Bridge allision // reviewing OSRA 2.0 (House passed the bill)Topic of the Week (3/29/24):Recounting some of the official reporting from the Key Bridge allision and reviewing OSRA 2.0 passed House bill...https://gcaptain.com/these-are-the-ships-stuck-behind-the-baltimore-key-bridge/https://gcaptain.com/ntsb-timeline-reveals-crucial-minutes-leading-up-to-baltimore-bridge-strike/https://www.joc.com/article/baltimore-port-closure-presents-unexpected-challenges-mid-atlantic-trucking_20240328.htmlThe Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategiesᵀᴹ)Let's dive in...1 - OSRA 2.0 passed the U.S. House of...
2024-03-2942 min
By Land and By SeaS3.E9 - FMC's FY2025 Congressional Budget Justification - what's on deck for 2025?Topic of the Week (3/15/24):This week the Federal Maritime Commission released their FY25 Congressional Budget Justification – what’s in it? What clues can we take from the document? What do they have planned for 2024 and even into 2025?? Well hang tight and I’ll tell ya!The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategies)Let's dive in...1 - The Federal Maritime Commission is still working through the other two rulemaking...
2024-03-1540 min
By Land and By SeaS3.E8 - FMC Nat'l Shipper Advisory Committee Meeting Recap and Letter on DCSA Vessel Schedule StandardsTopic of the Week (3/8/24):A recap of the Federal Maritime Commission's National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC) (the meeting was hosted live at #TPM24) including the Committee's reaction to the Commission's two recent rulemakings and the NSAC Data Subcommittee's announcement of a letter signed by 44+ US organizations encouraging ocean carrier adoption of Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) technical standards for Operational Vessel Schedule 3.0 and Commercial Schedules 1.0 Beta 1 (released on Jan 10, 2024)NSAC Meeting (video):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv8jitF3DjUNSAC (via FMC...
2024-03-0839 min
By Land and By SeaS3.E7 - FMC's Final D&D Rule Simplified - Just the HighlightsTopic of the Week (3/1/24):The FMC released their final D&D rule last week; this week we simply talk about what will the rule require. Just the highlights. Federal Maritime Commission Final Rule on Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements:https://lnkd.in/gdcUp6V2The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategies)-------------------------------The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ is an e-learning/educational based company on all things maritime and...
2024-03-0123 minBy Land and By SeaS3.E6 - FMC's Final Rule on D&D Billing Requirements RELEASED - Part 1 - MTOs included in scopeTopic of the Week (2/23/24):The FMC released their final D&D rule this morning - let's have a first impressions look. Federal Maritime Commission Final Rule on Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements:https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-02926.pdfPart 1 - MTOs included in the scope of this rule(this will be a multi-part discussion)The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith La...
2024-02-2329 minBy Land and By SeaS3.E5 - Special Permission Applications and the FMC's Red Sea hearingTopic of the Week (2/9/24):The panelists at the FMC hearing spoke a lot about Special Permission Applications and approvals - what are they? Let's break it down.The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategies)Let's dive in...1 - The Federal Maritime Commission is still working through three rulemakings. No new movements.2 - The INTERNAT...
2024-02-0931 min
By Land and By SeaS3.E4 - Congress wants the FMC to hurry up w/ the Detention and Demurrage Rulemaking // a mini refresher on what the FMC last proposed on the D&D rulemakingTopic of the Week (2/2/24):Congress wants the FMC to hurry up with the D&D rulemaking (they sent a letter...) and we do a quick refresher on the proposed D&D rulemaking language from Oct 2022.The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ presents By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chainwith Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and Squall Strategies)Let's dive in...1 - The Federal Maritime Commission is still working through three rulemakings. No new m...
2024-02-0239 min