WTDC Newsletter – September 16, 2021
President’s Corner
There are few things better in management than opening your inbox to find good news from a client on a job well done. Thank you to the WTDC Customer Service team!
I would also like to send congratulations to our friends at Magaya Corporation. This week they announced two acquisitions to bolster their logistics and supply chain software.
Cutié appointed as Miami-Dade Aviation Director
This week Ralph Cutié was appointed as Miami-Dade Aviation Director by Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “Ralph has served as interim director since June, demonstrating his great expertise and professionalism, and his clear qualifications to serve in this important role,” the mayor wrote. A 30 year county veteran official, Cutié will oversee 1400 employees, a $945 million operating budget and a $4.5 billion capital budget.
Miami Today: Former assistant to run Miami International Airport
FMC moves forward with demurrage and detention initiatives
This week the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) voted unanimously to advance two demurrage and detention initiatives as part of Fact Finding 29. The framework could give trade and logistics professionals a means to protect themselves from unjust fees issued by carriers and terminals due to carrier availability and congestion at the ports.From the FMC: “The first initiative is to issue a policy statement on issues that affect the ability of shippers, truckers, and others to obtain reparations for conduct that violates the Shipping Act, including conduct related to demurrage and detention. The policy statement will provide guidance on the scope of the prohibition against carrier retaliation, when attorney fees may be imposed on a non-prevailing party, and who may file a complaint with the Commission alleging unreasonable conduct.Led by FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye, Fact Finding 29, International Ocean Transportation Supply Chain Engagement, was created in order to identify operational solutions to cargo delivery system challenges related to Coronavirus-19. The second initiative included the hiring of an agency exporter advocate for FMC’s dispute resolution program CADRS .
FMC to Issue Guidance on Complaint Proceedings and Seek Comments on Demurrage and Detention Billing
Ralph L. Gazitua’s appearance with Pete De La Torre on The Age of Wellness
WTDC Chairman Ralph L. Gazitua was the lead guest on the launch of The Age of Wellness, hosted and created by Pete De La Torre. The show is available for viewing on Pete De La Torre’s YouTube channel. Topics include living a balanced life and corporate wellness. Click below to find The Pete De La Torre Show on YouTube and subscribe today!
The Pete De La Torre Show – The Age of Wellness
Disney Cruise Line returns to PortMiami in October 2021
Disney Cruise Line is ready to sail from PortMiami again in October 2021. The four and five night cruises of Disney Magic will call to the Bahamas and Mexico, respectively. Last week Disney revealed that the readers of Travel + Leisure voted Disney Cruise Line as Top Mega-Ship Ocean Cruise Line for the third consecutive year.
Cruise Hive: New Restart Dates Announced For Select Disney Cruise Ships
