Recent 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 Deal or Negotiate with Respect to Vessel Space Accommodations”. The rule establishes the necessary elements for the Commission to apply… Read more
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FMC Activity Report June 2024
FMC Investigating Possible Failure to Comply with chassis Provisioning Order The Federal Maritime Commission is investigating if the Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association and its members are complying with a decision issued earlier this year… Read more
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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 the People’s Republic of China and has added it to the Commission’s Controlled Carrier List. Controlled carriers are ocean common… Read more
Commissioner Postings
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Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the The Refusal to Deal Final Rule
The Federal Maritime Commission’s final rule concerning “Definition of Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate with Respect to Vessel Space Accommodations” is an important step in providing clarity and a brighter line on common carriage… Read more
Categories: Carl W. Bentzel
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Commissioner Sola Honored by Miami-Dade County
Commissioner Louis E. Sola was honored by Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners in recognition of his lifelong commitment to public service, his strong leadership in promoting policies benefitting a vibrant maritime economy, and his commitment… Read more
Categories: Louis E. Sola
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Statement of Commissioner Max Vekich on the Reopening of the Baltimore Harbor Channel
I commend the Francis Scott Key Bridge Response Unified Command team and all those involved in the tireless efforts to fully reopen the Fort McHenry Federal Channel in the Port of Baltimore. The progress made… Read more
Categories: Max Vekich
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 Engage 2024 transportation conference. Schedule, information, and cost information is available… Read More
Categories: Daniel B. Maffei
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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 by the New York Council Navy League of the United States. … Read More
Categories: Daniel B. Maffei
Industry Advisories
- All FMC Statutes & Regulations Remain in Full Effect Following Bridge Collapse
- Requiring No Cost Access to Tariff Publication Systems
- Names of Non-Compliant NVOCCs Posted to FMC Website
- Requirements for Doing Business with NVOCCs and OFFs
- Requirement to File Timely and Accurate Service Contracts
- Requirement to Maintain Accurate Information on FMC Form FMC-1