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Commission Advisory Regarding Red Sea Surcharges
Posted January 12, 2024 The Commission recognizes that the threat to commercial shipping imposes costs on the maritime transportation industry. The FMC has announced a hearing to explore Red Sea shipping issues. Under statutory authority, the Commission…
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Industry Advisory – Names of Non-Compliant NVOCCs Posted to FMC Website
Posted August 31, 2023 The Federal Maritime Commission will begin posting the names of Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) that do not publish a tariff, contrary to Commission regulations (46 C.F.R. §520.3(a)). The public is advised that the…
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Industry Advisory — Requirements for Doing Business with NVOCCs and OFFs
The Federal Maritime Commission reminds Common Carriers, including Vessel-Operating Common Carriers (VOCCs), they must meet their compliance obligations when doing business with Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) and Ocean Freight Forwarders (OFFs). Common Carriers must verify…
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Industry Advisory—Requirement to Maintain Accurate Information on FMC Form FMC-1
The Federal Maritime Commission reminds common carriers and marine terminal operators they must maintain an accurate Common Carrier Tariff and MTO Schedule Registration Form (FMC-1). Any changes to information submitted through the FMC-1 must immediately be…
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