Recent News
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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
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Federal Maritime Commission Begins Publishing Carrier-Submitted Containerized Freight Statistics Data
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) has started publishing Containerized Freight Statistics (CFS) data as submitted by ocean common carriers to the FMC, in accordance with requirements set forth in the Ocean Shipping Reform… Read more
Categories: Press Releases
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Testimony of Commissioner Dye Before Congress: Future of United States Maritime Part 1: Review of Fiscal Year 2026 Federal Maritime Commission Budget Request
Statement of Rebecca F. Dye Commissioner Federal Maritime Commission On “Future of United States Maritime Part 1: Review of Fiscal Year 2026 Federal Maritime Commission Budget Request” Before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime… Read more
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