Statements & Releases
FMC Publishes Final Rule on Unreasonable Refusal to Deal
The Federal Maritime Commission published its final rule concerning “Definition of Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate with Respect to Vessel Space Accommodations”.
FMC to Use Investigatory Authorities When Reviewing Filed Agreements
The Federal Maritime Commission issued a policy statement advising it may use existing administrative investigatory authorities when reviewing the competitive effects of cooperative agreements filed at the agency.
FMC Issues Request for Additional Information Regarding Gemini Agreement
A global operational alliance between two of the world’s largest container shipping companies did not go into effect after the Federal Maritime Commission requested more information to analyze the potential competitive impacts of the arrangement.
FMC Designates Chinese Company a Controlled Carrier
Anji Shipping Co. Ltd. as classified as a controlled carrier of the People’s Republic of China and has added it to the Federal Maritime Commission’s Controlled Carrier List.
FMC Chairman Maffei and Commissioner Sola Examining Impacts from Reduced Capacity of Panama Canal
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel B. Maffei and Commissioner Louis E. Sola co-led an FMC delegation to Panama examining the consequences of an extended drought on Panama Canal operations and how those conditions affected, and continue to impact, ocean-linked supply chains serving the United States.
Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Refusal to Deal Final Rule
Commissioner Bentzel released a statement addressing the Final Rule on Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate with Respect to Vessel Space Accommodations published by the Federal Maritime Commission.
Competition & Agreements
World Liner Data Agreement (No. 012108)
SSL/NPDL Vessel Sharing Agreement (No. 201432)
CMA CGM/COSCO Shipping/OOCL Cooperative Working Agreement Indian Sub-Continent-United States East Coast (No. 201433)
The AWC Vessel Sharing Agreement (No. 201434)
OTI Licensing Activity
Applications 49
Revocations & Surrenders 22
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