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A Final Rule issued today by the Federal Maritime Commission establishes new requirements for how common carriers and marine terminal operators (MTOs) must bill for demurrage and detention charges, providing clarity on who can be billed, within what timeframe, and the process for disputing bills. A key provision of this… Read More »
The Federal Maritime Commission has been informed that American Queen Voyages has shut down, cancelled all future voyages, and has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Consumers who have purchased travel on American Queen Voyages should visit the “Customer Claims Portal”… Read More »
The recording of an Informal Public Hearing held by the Federal Maritime Commission examining impacts from attacks on merchant shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden is now available for streaming on the Commission’s YouTube channel. The hearing was held on February 7, 2024, and the Commission heard… Read More »
The Federal Maritime Commission will hear from individuals representing shipper, carrier, and port interests at its informal hearing examining impacts to shipping and supply chains from current conditions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden regions. The informal hearing is being held Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in the Surface… Read More »
Statements & Releases Impacts From Threats to Shipping The Federal Maritime Commission issued a statement regarding threats to commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden regions. Commissioner Sola Attends Cruise Forward Summit to Talk About Zero Emission Efforts in the Maritime Industry Commissioner Louis E. Sola participated… Read More »
The Federal Maritime Commission today issued detailed instructions on how interested members of the public can participate in February’s informal hearing examining impacts to shipping and supply chains resulting from current conditions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Regions. The instructions were published in the Federal Register and… Read More »
The Federal Maritime Commission will hold an informal public hearing on February 7, 2024, to examine how conditions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden regions are impacting commercial shipping and global supply chains. The hearing will allow stakeholders in the supply chain to communicate with the Commission how… Read More »
The Commission recognizes that the threat to commercial shipping imposes costs on the maritime transportation industry. The FMC has announced a hearing to explore Red Sea shipping issues. Under statutory authority, the Commission and its staff are closely monitoring rates, charges, and rules that common carriers have implemented as a… Read More »
The Federal Maritime Commission will increase the maximum penalties assessed for statutory violations effective January 15, 2024, as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 2015. The increases are tied to the rate of inflation. Maximum penalties for knowing and willful violations of the Shipping Act will… Read More »
Common Carriers and Conferences must provide public access to their tariff publication systems free of charge effective February 1, 2024. This requirement is established pursuant to a Final Rule, published on January 2, 2024, amending 46 CFR §520. A Common Carrier or Conference that fails to provide the public access… Read More »
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