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Statement by Commissioner Louis E. Sola on the One Year Anniversary of the Cessation of Cruise Activity from U.S. Ports
The arrival of COVID-19 in the United States one-year ago and its ensuing spread has created a year of challenges for Americans, including economic impacts and hardships. The loss of cruise operations over the course…
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FMC FY25 Congressional Budget Justification Released
Posted March 11, 2024 The Federal Maritime Commission has released its Fiscal Year 2025 Congressional Budget Justification. The document is available on the “Congressional Budget Reports” webpage.
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Mohammad “Ali” Usman Named Chief Information Officer
Chairman Daniel B. Maffei today announced Mohammad “Ali” Usman has been hired as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Federal Maritime Commission and appointed to be a member of the Senior Executive Service. Mr.…
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January 2024 Activity Report
STATEMENTS & RELEASES FMC Announces Hearing on Shipping Conditions in the Red Sea The Federal Maritime Commission announced it will hold an informal public hearing on February 7, 2024, to examine how conditions in the…
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FMC Updates Controlled Carrier List
Hede (HONGKONG) International Shipping Limited was classified today by the Federal Maritime Commission as a controlled carrier of the Government of the People’s Republic of China and added to the agency’s Controlled Carrier List. The Controlled Carrier List was…
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FMC Publishes Final Rule on Detention and Demurrage Billing Practices
A Final Rule issued today by the Federal Maritime Commission establishes new requirements for how common carriers and marine terminal operators (MTOs) must bill for demurrage and detention charges, providing clarity on who can be billed, within…
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Notice to Passengers Regarding American Queen Voyages
Posted February 22, 2024 The Federal Maritime Commission has been informed that American Queen Voyages has shut down, cancelled all future voyages, and has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United…
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Recording of FMC Hearing on Red Sea Available
The recording of an Informal Public Hearing held by the Federal Maritime Commission examining impacts from attacks on merchant shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden is now available for streaming on the Commission’s…
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Opening Statement of Commissioner Max Vekich at Informal Hearing of the Federal Maritime Commission Examining Impacts to Shipping Resulting from Current Conditions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Regions
I would like to commend the carriers for prioritizing mariner safety during this most difficult time. We recognize the difficulties – the stress to the individual mariners, vessel owners and to the supply chain created…
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Opening Statement of Commissioner Carl Bentzel at Informal Hearing of the Federal Maritime Commission Examining Impacts to Shipping Resulting from Current Conditions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Regions
Good morning to all. First, I want to thank everyone in advance for their participation today, and their willingness to provide testimony on these critical issues confronting our global supply chain. Mr. Chairman, I want…
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