Recent News
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U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds FMC Decision that Detention Fees Must Promote Freight Fluidity
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently issued a decision upholding the FMC’s determination that detention fees levied on a trucker by an ocean common carrier during a three-day port closure were… Read more
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Form 18 Unavailable from July 4-5, 2026
The FMC will perform maintenance affecting Form 18 from July 4-5, 2026. During this period, Form 18 will be temporarily unavailable as the system will be taken offline to complete the required updates. Questions and… Read more
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Testimony of Chairman DiBella Before Congress – Future of United States Maritime: Review of Fiscal Year 2027 Maritime Administration and Federal Maritime Commission Budget Requests
Statement of Laura DiBella Chairman Federal Maritime Commission Before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure U.S. House of Representatives Chairman Ezell, Ranking Member Carbajal, and members of the… Read more
Commissioner Postings
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Chairman DiBella Statement on Net-Zero Framework
The Net-Zero Framework (NZF), currently under consideration at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), is an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships, aiming for net-zero emissions in the maritime sector by the year 2050.… Read more
Categories: Laura DiBella
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Commissioner Harvey Visits Southern California Ports
In July, Federal Maritime Commissioner Robert Harvey traveled to Southern California to meet with leadership from three vital West Coast ports: the Port of Los Angeles, the Port of Long Beach, and the Port of… Read more
Categories: Robert J. Harvey
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Statement of Commissioners Harvey and DiBella on the Seaport Security Act of 2026
Congressman Patronis recently introduced House Resolution 9229, the Seaport Security Act of 2026, to strengthen protections for America’s port and maritime infrastructure against the growing threat posed by unauthorized unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flights, commonly… Read more
Commissioner Appearances
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Chairman DiBella will Deliver Keynote at SCG Legal Annual Meeting
September 17, 2026 | Washington, DC Chairman DiBella will deliver the keynote address at the SCG Legal Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. Read More
Categories: Laura DiBella
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Chairman DiBella Speaking at Colombo International Maritime and Logistics Conference
September 9, 2026 | Colombo, Sri Lanka Chairman DiBella will speak at inaugural Colombo International Maritime and Logistics Conference on September 9, 2026. Read More
Categories: Laura DiBella
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