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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

The FMC Supply Chain Innovation Teams Initiative is near completion. In Phase One, our Import Innovation Teams developed essential information for a National Seaport Information Portal; in Phase Two, our Export Innovation Teams developed essential export information for the Seaport Portal. In addition, our Export Teams continue work on supply chain challenges, including container availability and export supply chain mapping. 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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9/20/2017
Commission Meets to Hear Briefings on Supply Chain Teams, Shipping Forum, Procedural Changes and Discuss Petition
Commission receives briefings on Supply Chain Innovation Teams, London International Shipping Week activities, and the Alliance Agreement Review...
 
9/14/2017
THE Alliance Authorized to Establish Contingency Fund
The Federal Maritime Commission allowed an amendment to THE Alliance Agreement to go into effect that permits establishment of a contingency fund.
 
9/13/2017
Commission Meeting Scheduled for September 20, 2017
The first portion of the meeting will be held in Open Session & streamed live at http://fmc.capitolconnection.org/; the second portion in Closed...
 
9/13/2017
Acting Chairman Khouri in London for US-UK Maritime Consultations
Khouri is representing the U.S. government at bilateral maritime consultation with the United Kingdom.
 
9/6/2017
Notice to Passengers: Hurricane Irma
Cruise lines announce itinerary changes and cancellations.
 

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