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FMC Closing One of Two Investigations into Conditions Created by Canadian Ballast Water Regulations
The Federal Maritime Commission is closing one of its two investigations of how Canadian ballast water regulations impact shipping in the Great Lakes, but the remaining investigation will continue to permit the agency to assess…
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FMC Issues Request for Additional Information Regarding Premier Alliance Agreement
A global operational alliance of three container shipping companies will not go into effect next week because more information is needed by the Federal Maritime Commission to determine the potential competitive impacts of the arrangement. …
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FMC Examining Restrictive Port Practices of the Government of Spain
The Federal Maritime Commission (“Commission” or “FMC”) has initiated an investigation into regulations or practices by the Government of Spain which appear to bar certain vessels, including U.S.-flagged vessels, from calling at ports in that…
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FMC Seeks Public Comments on Premier Alliance Agreement
The Federal Maritime Commission has opened a 15-day comment period for members of the public to comment in response to a newly filed vessel sharing agreement between Ocean Network Express (ONE), Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM),…
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FMC Monitoring and Review of Surcharges and Fees
The Federal Maritime Commission is monitoring the supply chain closely at all major terminals along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts. The FMC continues to review surcharges and fees announced, implemented, or suspended in connection…
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Prohibition on Retaliation Against Shippers, Ocean Transportation Intermediaries, and Motor Carriers
The Federal Maritime Commission takes seriously and investigates thoroughly allegations of common carrier or marine terminal operator (MTO) retaliation against shippers or their agents, ocean transportation intermediaries, and motor carriers. On December 28, 2021, the…
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FMC Adding Two Administrative Law Judges on Temporary Basis
Two administrative law judges have been detailed from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Federal Maritime Commission’s Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) for a one-year period. The temporary details of…
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FMC Services Available During Supply Chain Challenges
The Federal Maritime Commission offers consumer assistance, enforcement, and litigation services that individuals and companies could find helpful in seeking relief from current supply chain challenges. The Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services…
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Industry Advisory: All FMC Statutes and Regulations Remain in Full Effect in the Event of Terminal Closures Related to Possible Work Stoppage
Regulated entities are reminded that all statutes and regulations administered by the Federal Maritime Commission remain in effect during any terminal closures related to potential work stoppage at ports in the East Coast and Gulf…
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Gemini Cooperation Agreement to Take Effect
The Gemini Cooperation Agreement will take effect today. The Agreement was filed with the Federal Maritime Commission on May 31, 2024, and was reviewed by the agency under statutory timeframes pursuant to applicable sections of…
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