Recent News
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FMC Applications Currently Experiencing Interim Automated Email Outage
The Office of Information Technology has been notified of an issue resulting in the failure to send automated emails from our external facing applications. Applications that may be impacted include: We are actively investigating the… Read more
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Commission Statement Regarding Strait of Hormuz Surcharges
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) is closely monitoring the impact the current conflict in the Middle East is having on shipping conditions through the Strait of Hormuz. Under its statutory authority, the Commission… Read more
Categories: Press Releases
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UPDATE: Due to the passage of appropriations legislation, signed by the President on February 3, 2026, the FMC reopened on February 4, 2026.
FMC Suspends Operations Due to Federal Government Shutdown The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) is closed effective January 31, 2026, as part of the federal government’s shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations. The… Read more
Commissioner Postings
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Chairman DiBella’s Statement on IMO Consideration of Alternatives to Net Zero Framework
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Laura DiBella’s participation as part of the U.S. Delegation to the 84th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) helped reinforce constructive U.S. engagement to resolve… Read more
Categories: Laura DiBella
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Chairman DiBella Joins the U.S. Delegation to the IMO
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Laura DiBella joined the U.S. delegation to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) this week for the 84th session of the Maritime Environmental Protection Committee in London. As part of the… Read more
Categories: Laura DiBella
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Statement of Chairman DiBella on China’s Detention of Panama-Flagged Vessels
The Federal Maritime Commission is closely monitoring how recent developments surrounding the Panama Canal terminals and China’s retaliatory actions against Panama are affecting global shipping conditions. Laws administered by the Commission empower it to investigate whether… Read more
Categories: Laura DiBella
Commissioner Appearances
No Upcoming Speaking Engagements at this time.
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