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Competition and Integrity For America’s Ocean Supply Chain
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system.
News
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FMC Publishes Final Rule on Unreasonable Refusal to Deal
The Federal Maritime Commission today published its final rule concerning “Definition of Unreasonable Refusal to…
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FMC Activity Report June 2024
FMC Investigating Possible Failure to Comply with chassis Provisioning Order The Federal Maritime Commission is…
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FMC Designates Chinese Company a Controlled Carrier
The Federal Maritime Commission today classified Anji Shipping Co. Ltd. as a controlled carrier of…
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FMC Issues Request for Additional Information Regarding Gemini Agreement
A global operational alliance between two of the world’s largest container shipping companies will not…
Quick Links
FMC Statutes, Regulations, and Law Reporter
Statutes and Regulations
View the principal statutes and regulations administered by the Commission
FMC Law Reporter
View the Commission’s most significant decisions and orders in adjudicative cases
Fact Findings
Fact Finding 28
Investigation into current conditions and practices of VOCCs and MTOs, and U.S. demurrage, detention, and per diem charges
Fact Finding 29
Investigation into practices and regulations that have a negative impact on congestion of ports and other points in the Nation’s supply chain
Fact Finding 30
Investigation into COVID-19 impact on cruise industry
Who We Are
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S. consumer.
Our mission is to ensure a competitive and reliable international ocean transportation supply system that supports the U.S economy and protects the public from unfair and deceptive practices.
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What We Do
- Enforce laws and regulations related to ocean shipping and transportation
- Ensure compliance with the Shipping Act statute and regulations through reviews of business records and practices of Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTIs) and other entities.
- Monitor filed service contracts, agreements, and market conditions to promote competition and prevent anticompetitive behavior
- Issue licensure to industry professionals that demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards
- Assist in filing and reviewing tariffs for compliance with regulations and to ensure transparency and fairness in pricing
Upcoming Commissioner Appearances
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Chairman Maffei Delivering Remarks at NITL
October 7, 2024 | Austin, TX | Chairman Daniel Maffei will speak to the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) Ocean Committee at the NITL…
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Chairman Maffei Speaking at Maritime Security Conference
October 10, 2024 | New York, NY | Chairman Daniel Maffei will address the audience attending the Third Annual Maritime Security Conference being held…
The Commission
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Chairman
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Commissioner
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Commissioner
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Commissioner
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Commissioner