Intermodal Shipping Act of 1989

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Intermodal Shipping Act of 1989 - Title I: Definitions and Application - Sets forth definitions for purposes of this Act. Declares that this Act applies to the transportation, storage, and handling of property for Federal, State, and local governments, and for charitable purposes, but not to intrastate commerce, nor to certain transportation not included in the coastwise trade. Specifies how this Act applies to: (1) the Federal Maritime Commission's jurisdiction or authority with regard to certain through rates; (2) maritime labor agreements; and (3) assessment agreements. Title II: General Authority of the Commission - Authorizes the Federal Maritime Commission to exempt any class of agreements or any specified activity from a requirement of this Act if certain conditions are met. Provides for: (1) the use of subpoenas and discovery in an investigation or adjudicatory proceeding under this Act; (2) assessment by the Commission of civil penalties for violations under this Act; (3) investigation by the Commission of any conduct or agreement the Commission believes may be in violation of this Act; (4) procedures in connection with a sworn complaint alleging a violation; (5) reparatio…