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National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC)

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The National Shipper Advisory Committee is a federal advisory committee. The Committee will provide information, insight, and expertise pertaining to conditions in the ocean freight delivery system to the Commission. Specifically, the Committee will advise the Commission on policies relating to the competitiveness, reliability, integrity, and fairness of the international ocean freight delivery system. Membership will be comprised of 12 representatives of entities who export cargo and 12 representatives of entities who import cargo.

The Committee will operate under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. chapter 10, and 46 U.S.C. chapter 425.

Members of the public may submit written comments to NSAC at any time. Comments should be addressed to NSAC, c/o Mark Bragança, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20573 or nsac@fmc.gov.

Charter and Bylaws

National Shipper Advisory Committee Charter [PDF, 199.3 KB] – May 7, 2026

National Shipper Advisory Committee Bylaws [PDF, 286 KB] – May 7, 2026

Recommendations and Responses

Meeting Materials

Draft NSAC Recommendations

Draft NSAC Recommendations

Draft NSAC Recommendations

Member List

Request for Applications

Solicitation for Applications to Serve as Members on the National Shipper Advisory Committee – May 14, 2026