Recent News
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Temporary Technical Difficulties Impacting Web Applications
We are currently experiencing technical difficulties that are causing intermittent access issues across several of our online forms and web applications. Our technical teams are actively working to resolve the issue, and we will provide… Read more
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FMC Proposes Actions to Address Unfavorable Shipping Conditions in Spain
After investigating reports of restrictive port practices by the Government of Spain, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has determined that Spain has created unfavorable shipping conditions against U.S.-flagged vessels. As a result, the FMC is… Read more
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FMC Applications Undergoing Scheduled Maintenance
The FMC will be performing scheduled maintenance and updates to its applications. During this time, various applications may be intermittently unavailable or users may experience temporary disruptions. We appreciate your patience while this work is… Read more
Commissioner Postings
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Chairman DiBella and Commissioner Harvey visit Indo Pacific Region
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Laura DiBella and Commissioner Robert J. Harvey recently visited Sri Lanka and the Maldives, where they underscored the United States’ economic stake in the region’s maritime growth and highlighted the importance… Read more
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Commissioner Dye Delivers Keynote at ANZ Shipping & Logistics Conference
On Thursday, August 27, 2026, and Friday, August 28, 2026, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) and the New Zealand Cargo Owners Council (NZCOC) hosted the 2026 Australia & New Zealand… Read more
Categories: Rebecca F. Dye
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Commissioner Dye Visits the Port of Los Angeles
Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye and her counsel, Nicole Vega Verdejo, traveled to California to visit the nation’s largest gateway for containerized cargo: the Port of Los Angeles. On August 24, 2026, Jon Poelma,… Read more
Categories: Rebecca F. Dye
Commissioner Appearances
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Commissioner Harvey Speaking at Northeast Trade and Transportation Conference
October 22, 2026 | Newport, Rhode Island Commissioner Harvey will offer his perspective on the future of ocean shipping regulation, supply chain challenges, and key policies impacting international trade and transportation at Northeast Trade and… Read More
Categories: Robert J. Harvey
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