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FMC Regulatory Reform Initiative

Commission moves forward with its Regulatory Reform Priorities Plan by issuing a final rule reducing regulatory burdens and expanding flexibilities for Ocean Transportation Intermediaries Learn More.

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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.

FMC Demurrage and Detention Fact Finding: Final Report

On December 7, 2018, the Commissioner approved the recommendations of Commissioner Dye in her final report of the Fact Finding 28 investigation. Innovation Teams of private sector experts will assemble in early 2019 to determine the commercial viability of 4 key ideas that have the potential to bring clarity and uniformity to when and how shippers pay detention and demurrage fees. 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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3/8/2019
President Trump Designates Michael A. Khouri as Chairman
Chairman Khouri previously served as Acting Chairman.
 
3/1/2019
Dye to Begin Last Phase of Detention & Demurrage Investigation
Innovation Teams Established & Comments from Interested Parties Solicited.
 
2/21/2019
Commission Publishes Official Case Law Reporter
Significant decisions and orders compiled for use in legal proceedings.
 
1/28/2019
FMC Welcomes Commissioners Sola and Maffei
Mr. Louis E. Sola of Florida and Mr. Daniel B. Maffei of New York were sworn-in as Commissioners on January 23, 2019
 
12/17/2018
User Fees Revised Effective December 19, 2018
 

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