Statements & Releases
Deadline Announced for Required Filing of Annual Export Strategies at FMC
Ocean common carriers must file documented export strategies with the Federal Maritime Commission beginning March 1, 2025, and at least annually every following year.
FMC Closing One of Two Investigations into Conditions Created by Canadian Ballast Water Regulations
The Federal Maritime Commission is closing one of its two investigations of how Canadian ballast water regulations impact shipping in the Great Lakes, but the remaining investigation will continue to permit the agency to assess if Canadian government policies create unfavorable conditions affecting U.S. flagged vessels operating in the U.S.-Canada trade.
FMC Issues Request for Additional Information Regarding Premier Alliance Agreement
A global operational alliance of three container shipping companies will not go into effect next week because more information is needed by the Federal Maritime Commission to determine the potential competitive impacts of the arrangement.
FMC Examining Restrictive Port Practices of the Government of Spain
The Federal Maritime Commission has initiated an investigation into regulations or practices by the Government of Spain which appear to bar certain vessels, including U.S.-flagged vessels, from calling at ports in that country.
National Shipper Advisory Committee December Meeting Video
Statement of Commissioner Louis E. Sola on the Investigation Concerning Spanish Ports
Commissioner Sola issued a statement supporting an investigation initiated by the Federal Maritime Commission examining if the Government of Spain violated the law in how it treated some U.S. flagged vessels.
FMC Commissioner Louis E. Sola Declares War on Fossil Fuels is Over
Commissioner Sola spoke at the LNG Bunkering Summit 2024 where he outlined a bold agenda for U.S. energy and trade policies.
Letter of Commissioner Sola to President-elect Donald J. Trump
Commissioner Sola wrote the President-elect recommending that Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye be designated Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Statement of Commissioner Max Vekich on the Introduction of the SHIPS for America Act
Commissioner Vekich issued a statement supporting the introduction of the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) Act of 2024.
Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on Leaving the FMC
Commissioner Carl Bentzel resigned as a Commissioner on December 14, 2024.
Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Release of Report on Cargo Theft
Decisions, Orders & Enforcement
Order Granting Petition—Petition of Chinese-Polish Joint Stock Shipping Company for an Extension of Time to File Rebuttal to its Classification as a Controlled Carrier under 46 C.F.R. § 565.3
Notice Not to Review—Samsung Electronics America, Inc. v. Orient Overseas Container Line Limited and OOCL (Europe) Limited (Docket No. 24-17)
Order Partially Granting Motion to Dismiss (November 18, 2024)
Notice Not to Review—Leader Commerce Corp. DBA Infinity Freight and Logistics Corp. v. Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. (Docket No. 2015(I))
Initial Decision (November 8, 2024)
Order Affirming Small Claims Officer’s Order Approving Settlement, and Reversing Confidential Treatment—Genesis Resource Enterprise Inc. v. Maersk Line, Limited (Docket No. 2014(I))
Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Proceeding (September 4, 2024)
Notice Not to Review—WCG Group, LLC DBA Aitoh Co. v. Chris Phillips and Paul Knott (Docket No. 1999(F))
Initial Decision (November 26, 2024)
Competition & Agreements
Gulf/South America Discussion Agreement (No. 011707-021)
Gemini Cooperation Agreement (No. 201429-001)
ONE/WHL Slot Exchange Agreement (No. 201437)
Maersk/HL Mediterranean Vessel Sharing Agreement (No. 201438)
Hapag-Lloyd/ZIM Med-North America/Jamaica Slot Exchange and Slot Charter Agreement (No. 201439)
North Europe-USEC Vessel Sharing Agreement (No. 201440)
ONE/CMA CGM AL5-California Bridge Vessel Sharing Agreement (No. 201441)
ONE to YML AP1 Slot Charter Agreement (No. 201442)
Maersk/Network Shipping Ltd. Ad Hoc Space Charter Agreement (No. 201443)
OTI Licensing Activity
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