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FMC Regulatory Reform Initiative

Commission reaches next step in regulatory reform initiative with release of its Regulatory Reform Priorities Plan Learn More.

National Seaport Information Portal is Key to American Competitiveness

The Federal Maritime Commission Supply Chain Innovation Teams Initiative is complete. The Final Report for the project is now available including Commissioner Dye’s conclusions and recommendations for future action. A well-deserved thanks to the remarkable industry leaders who participated and supported this project. Learn More.

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.

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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4/24/2018
Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri Testifies to Congress
Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri testifies to the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and...

4/23/2018
Commission To Examine Trucking & Delivery Arrangements
The Commission is contacting some ocean carriers with questions regarding reported unilateral changes to trucking services

4/2/2018
FMC Issues Information Demands in Detention & Demurrage Investigation
Ocean Carriers & MTOs must provide information and documents explaining practices

3/30/2018
Commission Votes on Agreements Filed by MTOs at Port of Tacoma
Husky-Ports America Agreement will Go Into Force; Commission Issues RFAI for Two Other Agreements

3/21/2018
U.S.-Japan Hold Consultations in Tokyo on Maritime Issues
Acting Chairman Khouri Represents FMC as Delegation Member

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