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Guidance on Amended Service Contract and NVOCC Service Arrangements

On March 6th, 2017 the FMC voted to approved regulatory changes to Service Contract and NVOCC Service Arrangements (NSAs) regulations. The final rule became effective on May 5th, 2017. Learn More.

Guidance on License Updates

OTI licenses and foreign-based NVOCC registrations must be updated every three years. Learn More.

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National Seaport Information Portal is Key to American Competitiveness

In Phase One, FMC Supply Chain Innovation Teams, focusing on the San Pedro Bay ports & the Port of NY/NJ, developed standardized import information for a National Seaport Information Portal. Phase Two will begin in July 2017, & will develop standardized export information for the National Portal. It will focus on the Port of Charleston, the Port of Houston & the NW Seaport Alliance. Learn More.

Cargo Shipping Problems

Have a Cargo Shipping Problem? When Things Go Wrong, We Can Help...

If you run into problems shipping your cargo overseas and have been unsuccessful solving the problem on your own, contact our Dispute Resolution Specialists who can help you when things go wrong... Learn More.

 
 
 

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6/22/2017
Port of NYNJ/OCEMA Agreement to Become Effective Sunday
A tie vote today will not prevent the Port of New York & New Jersey/OCEMA Discussion Agreement from going into effect June 25, 2017
 
6/20/2017
Announcing the June 27, 2017 Brown Bag on Blockchain technology
The Federal Maritime Commission hosts a Brown Bag presentation on blockchain technology, applications for use in government and shipping.
 
5/26/2017
Commission Meets to Discuss Regulatory Reform Initiative & Ocean Carrier Alliances
Regulatory Reform Rulemaking Notice of Inquiry Discussed at May meeting now available on FMC website
 
5/25/2017
FMC's Transition to HTTPS for HSTS Compliancy
Please update all links, including bookmarks, to include "https".
 
5/24/2017
Commission Meeting Scheduled for May 24, 2017
Due to technical difficulties, today's FMC meeting will not be available to watch online, you can attend at FMC HQ
 

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