Recent News
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FMC Suspends Operations Due to Federal Government Shutdown
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) is closed effective October 1, 2025, as part of the federal government’s shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations. The Commission will resume normal operations when appropriations legislation… Read more
Categories: Press Releases
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Executive Order 14247: Payments to FMC Must be Made Electronically
In accordance with Executive Order 14247, Modernizing Payments to and From America’s Bank Account, the Federal Maritime Commission will discontinue acceptance of paper checks effective October 1, 2025. All payments to the Commission must be… Read more
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FMC Grants Chipolbrok’s Petition for an Exemption under 46 U.S.C. § 40703, Subject to Conditions
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) has granted, with conditions, an exemption from the publication requirements of 46 U.S.C. § 40703 to Chinese-Polish Joint Stock Shipping Company (“Chipolbrok”), a controlled carrier of the People’s… Read more
Categories: Press Releases
Commissioner Postings
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Commissioner Vekich Addressed the National Defense Transportation Association
On June 11, 2025, Commissioner Max Vekich addressed the National Defense Transportation Association’s Surface Force Projection Conference at Christopher Newport University in Norfolk, VA. Commissioner Vekich provided insight into the role of the Federal Maritime… Read more
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Commissioner Daniel Maffei Speaks to Agriculture Exporters and Investors at Midwest Agriculture Summit in Fargo, North Dakota
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei was the featured keynote speaker at the Midwest Agriculture Summit. The event convened U.S. agriculture exporters and other stakeholders from the Upper-Midwest region to discuss the challenges… Read more
Categories: Daniel B. Maffei
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Commissioners Maffei and Vekich Visit Philadelphia Maritime Infrastructure Sites
Federal Maritime Commissioners Daniel Maffei and Max Vekich traveled to Philadelphia in late May to see how the Hanwha Philly Shipyard and the Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) are making important contributions to the Pennsylvania economy… Read more
Commissioner Appearances
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Commissioner Maffei Speaking at Capital Link’s 17th Annual New York Maritime Forum
October 14, 2025 | New York, NY Commissioner Daniel Maffei will speak at Capital Link’s 17th Annual New York Maritime Forum on October 14, 2025. More information about the event can be found on its… Read More
Categories: Daniel B. Maffei
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Commissioner Dye Speaking at Virginia Maritime Association’s 2025 International Trade Symposium
October 15, 2025 | Norfolk, VA Commissioner Rebecca Dye will speak at the Virginia Maritime Association’s 2025 International Trade Symposium on October 15, 2025. More information about VMA25 can be found on its website: https://vamaritime.com/vmasymposium. Read More
Categories: Rebecca F. Dye
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