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FMC's Lidinsky seeks to reconvene US, EU, Chinese regulators
US Federal Maritime Commissioner Richard Lidinsky is expected call for the regulators in Europe and China meet again in Washington to re-examine mega shipping alliances now dominating the industry.
Last December regulators met to share views on the structural changes taking place across the industry.
Speaking to Lloyd's List during the European Maritime Law Organisation conference in London, Mr Lidinsky said he would be asking FMC chairman Mario Cordero to hold a second summit in two to three months.
At the last summit, all expressed support for continued communication and consultation.
The idea was welcomed by the pro-regulator Global Shippers' Forum which said the whole industry would benefit from better understanding of the views of regulators.
Li Hongyin, deputy director general at China's Ministry of Transport, and director Xu Guibin, said China would welcome another summit.
"China would be very willing to join hands with other regulatory bodies including the EU and US to exchange views, coordinate positions and share information and we hope that in that way, we can have globally harmonised criteria on shipping alliances," they told delegates.
Hubert de Broca, head of unit at the European Commission's competition directorate for transport, post and other services, also said he too would be willing to attend another summit.
Last December regulators met to share views on the structural changes taking place across the industry.
Speaking to Lloyd's List during the European Maritime Law Organisation conference in London, Mr Lidinsky said he would be asking FMC chairman Mario Cordero to hold a second summit in two to three months.
At the last summit, all expressed support for continued communication and consultation.
The idea was welcomed by the pro-regulator Global Shippers' Forum which said the whole industry would benefit from better understanding of the views of regulators.
Li Hongyin, deputy director general at China's Ministry of Transport, and director Xu Guibin, said China would welcome another summit.
"China would be very willing to join hands with other regulatory bodies including the EU and US to exchange views, coordinate positions and share information and we hope that in that way, we can have globally harmonised criteria on shipping alliances," they told delegates.
Hubert de Broca, head of unit at the European Commission's competition directorate for transport, post and other services, also said he too would be willing to attend another summit.
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