Recent News
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FMC will Host a Research Symposium on Demurrage and Detention
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) will host a research symposium on March 31, 2027, at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. This event will bring together scholars conducting research on demurrage and detention (DnD) practices and… Read more
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Commission Meeting Scheduled for October 27, 2026
Sunshine Act Meetings TIME AND DATE: October 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST PLACE: This meeting will be held at the Federal Maritime Commission (Commission), 800 North Capitol St. NW, 1st Floor Hearing Room, Washington,… Read more
Categories: Commission Meeting Agenda
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Temporary Technical Difficulties Impacting Web Applications
We are currently experiencing technical difficulties that are causing intermittent access issues across several of our online forms and web applications. Our technical teams are actively working to resolve the issue, and we will provide… Read more
Commissioner Postings
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Chairman DiBella and Commissioner Harvey visit Indo Pacific Region
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Laura DiBella and Commissioner Robert J. Harvey recently visited Sri Lanka and the Maldives, where they underscored the United States’ economic stake in the region’s maritime growth and highlighted the importance… Read more
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Commissioner Dye Delivers Keynote at ANZ Shipping & Logistics Conference
On Thursday, August 27, 2026, and Friday, August 28, 2026, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) and the New Zealand Cargo Owners Council (NZCOC) hosted the 2026 Australia & New Zealand… Read more
Categories: Rebecca F. Dye
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Commissioner Dye Visits the Port of Los Angeles
Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye and her counsel, Nicole Vega Verdejo, traveled to California to visit the nation’s largest gateway for containerized cargo: the Port of Los Angeles. On August 24, 2026, Jon Poelma,… Read more
Categories: Rebecca F. Dye
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

