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February 2024 Activity Report 

STATEMENTS & RELEASES

FMC Publishes Final Rule on Detention and Demurrage Billing Practices

The Federal Maritime Commission issued a Final Rule establishing new requirements for how common carriers and marine terminal operators must bill for demurrage and detention charges, providing clarity on who can be billed, within what timeframe, and the process for disputing bills.

FMC Updates Controlled Carrier List

Hede (HONGKONG) International Shipping Limited was classified by the Federal Maritime Commission as a controlled carrier of the Government of the People’s Republic of China and added to the agency’s Controlled Carrier List.

Notice to Passengers Regarding American Queen Voyages

The Federal Maritime Commission has been informed that American Queen Voyages has shut down, cancelled all future voyages, and has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.

Recording of FMC Hearing on Red Sea Available

The recording of an Informal Public Hearing held by the Federal Maritime Commission examining impacts from attacks on merchant shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden is now available for streaming on the Commission’s YouTube channel.

Statement of Daniel B. Maffei, Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Prepared statement submitted to the record for confirmation hearing of Chairman Maffei.

Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements Final Rule

Statement by Commissioner Bentzel issued following publication of Final Rule on Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements.

Opening Statement of Chairman Daniel Maffei at Informal Hearing of the Federal Maritime Commission Examining Impacts to Shipping Resulting from Current Conditions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Regions

Opening Statement of Commissioner Carl Bentzel at Informal Hearing of the Federal Maritime Commission Examining Impacts to Shipping Resulting from Current Conditions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Regions

Opening Statement of Commissioner Max Vekich at Informal Hearing of the Federal Maritime Commission Examining Impacts to Shipping Resulting from Current Conditions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Regions

Commissioner Sola Meets with Mayor Sandy Stimpson in Mobile, Alabama, in late January where he met with Mayor Sandy Stimpson to discuss the port’s growth in Mobile.

FMC Releases Schedule for Hearing on Threats to Shipping

January 2024 Activity Report

DECISIONS, ORDERS & ENFORCEMENT

Order Affirming Initial Decision and Remanding for Further Proceedings—Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference, American Trucking Associations, Inc. v. Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association Inc; Consolidated Chassis Management, LLC; et. al (Docket No. 20-14)

COMPETITION & AGREEMENTS

Maersk/Hapag-Lloyd Slot Exchange Agreement (No. 201309-001)

HMM/ONE PSX Space Charter Agreement (No. 201400-001)

Hyundai Glovis/Grimaldi North Europe Space Charter Agreement (No. 201418)

WHL/ONE Vessel Sharing Agreement (No. 201419)

Sallaum/K Line Space Charter Agreement (No. 201420)

OTI LICENSING ACTIVITY

Applications 58

Revocations 14

Please see the OTI License Status Changes webpage for additional information.

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