Recent News
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Louis E. Sola Designated Chairman of Federal Maritime Commission
President Donald J. Trump has designated Louis E. “Lou” Sola to serve as the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). The designation was made on January 20, 2025. Chairman Sola has served as a… Read more
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FMC December 2024 Activity Report
Statements & Releases Deadline Announced for Required Filing of Annual Export Strategies at FMC Ocean common carriers must file documented export strategies with the Federal Maritime Commission beginning March 1, 2025, and at least annually… Read more
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Maximum Penalty Fees Adjusted
The Federal Maritime Commission will increase the maximum penalties assessed for statutory violations effective January 15, 2025, as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 2015. The increases are tied to the… Read more
Commissioner Postings
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Statement of Commissioner Louis E. Sola on the Investigation Concerning Spanish Ports
Reports that the Government of Spain has denied access to certain U.S.-flagged vessels raise serious concerns. Section 19 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, 46 U.S.C. § 42101, authorizes the Commission to identify and offset… Read more
Categories: Louis E. Sola
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Statement of Commissioner Max Vekich on the Introduction of the SHIPS for America Act
Troubled waters. Without maritime security and supply chain reliability, troubled waters are guaranteed on a biblical scale. Safe navigation and freedom of the seas are vital for national and global prosperity which contribute to peace.… Read more
Categories: Max Vekich
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Statement by Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the release of the Final Recommendations calling for the establishment of a Maritime Transportation Data System (MTDS)
This report is a culmination of over three years of work evaluating the system of data communication within the industry involved in international liner shipping. It has been a labor of love, source of frustration,… Read more
Categories: Carl W. Bentzel
Commissioner Appearances
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Commissioner Maffei Speaking at Transportation Go! Conference
March 13, 2025 | Minneapolis, Minnesota Commissioner Daniel Maffei is a featured speaker at the 2025 Transportation Go! Conference hosted by the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance. Further details about the event, including agenda, speakers, and… 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