Shipping Act of 1982

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Shipping Act of 1981 - Declares the objectives of United States regulation of international liner shipping, including: (1) to develop and maintain an efficient ocean transportation system through commercial means; (2) to foster reliable and responsible service by ocean common carriers and conferences; and (3) to permit cooperation among carriers. Authorizes specified conference and intermodal activities of ocean common carriers or other persons subject to this Act. Lists authorized activities of shippers' councils. Requires that a copy of every agreement entered into with respect to such activities be filed with the Federal Maritime Commission. Sets forth required contents of conference and shippers' council agreements. Describes criteria by which the Commission shall approve, modify, or reject such agreements. Authorizes a conference or ocean common carrier engaged in foreign commerce to utilize loyalty contracts according to certain requirements. Exempts specified agreements, contracts, and activities from the antitrust laws of the United States. Directs ocean common carriers to file with the Commission, and keep open to public inspection, tariffs showing all rates between all po…