Statements & Releases
Louis E. Sola Designated Chairman of Federal Maritime Commission
President Donald J. Trump has designated Louis E. “Lou” Sola to serve as the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC).
Chairman Sola & Commissioner Maffei Testify before U.S. Senate Committee About Panama Canal
FMC Chairman Louis E. Sola and Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei testified at a hearing held by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation that explored the operation, control, and cost to use the Panama Canal.
Prepared opening statement of Chairman Sola submitted for the record of hearing held by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation entitled “Fees and Foreign Influence: Examining the Panama Canal and Its Impact on U.S. Trade and National Security.”
Prepared opening statement of Commissioner Maffei submitted for the record of hearing held by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation entitled “Fees and Foreign Influence: Examining the Panama Canal and Its Impact on U.S. Trade and National Security.”
Video record of U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation full committee hearing on “Fees and Foreign Influence: Examining the Panama Canal and Its Impacts on U.S. Trade and National Security.”
Availability of Class Action Complaints at the FMC
The Federal Maritime Commission issued a policy statement making clear it is an appropriate venue where private parties may bring class actions to resolve disputes covered by the statutes the agency administers.
Policy Statement on Class Action Complaints
Federal Register Notice announcing that the FMC advises the public of the availability of a new policy statement explaining that private parties are not precluded from bringing class action complaints at the Commission.
The Commission increased the maximum penalties assessed for statutory violations effective January 15, 2025, as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 2015. The increases are tied to the rate of inflation.
Decisions, Orders & Enforcement
Transcript of Oral Argument—International Longshoremen’s Association v. Gateway Terminals, LLC; Charleston Stevedoring Company, LLC; Ports America Florida, Inc.; Ceres Marine Terminals, Inc.; and SSA Atlantic, LLC (Docket No. 22-12)
Video of Oral Argument—International Longshoremen’s Association v. Gateway Terminals, LLC; Charleston Stevedoring Company, LLC; Ports America Florida, Inc.; Ceres Marine Terminals, Inc.; and SSA Atlantic, LLC (Docket No. 22-12)
Notice of Determination to Review—Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference, American Trucking Associations v. Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association Et Al (Docket No. 20-14)
Remand Decision Dismissing Remaining Claims (December 10, 2024)
Notice Not to Review—Access One Transport, Inc. v. CMA CGM S.A. (Docket No. 24-18)
Initial Decision Approving Confidential Settlement Agreement (December 10, 2024)
Notice Not to Review—PKDC, LLC v. CMA CGM S.A. (Docket No. 24-21)
Order Partially Granting Partial Motion to Dismiss (December 20, 2024)
Notice Not to Review—Chameleon Companies, LLC v. Trans-Pacific Integrated Logistics, Inc. (Docket No. 2008(I))
Order Dismissing Complaint for Failure to Prosecute (December 12, 2024)
Notice Not to Review—Luc Tucker v. Globalog Group (Docket No. 2011(I))
Notice of Dismissal (December 12, 2024)
Order to Show Cause—USL Auto Exporting v. Easy Shipping Corporation (Docket No. 23-13)
Competition & Agreements
USMX-ILA Master Contract Memorandum of Settlement (No. 201157-010)
Agreement by Ocean Common Carriers to Participate on the Exchange Board (No. 201234-007)
Sallaum/Hyundai Glovis Space Charter Agreement (No. 201347-001)
ONE to HMM AP1 Space Charter Agreement (No. 201423-001)
ONE to HMM AL5 Space Charter Agreement (No. 201444)
ONE to YML AL5 Slot Charter Agreement (No. 201445)
CMA CGM/COSCO North Europe-USEC/USWC Service Agreement (No. 201446-001)
CMA CGM/COSCO/ONE/OOCL Med-USEC Vessel Sharing Agreement (No. 201447)
Hapag-Lloyd/Maersk CES TAO2 Slot Exchange Agreement (No. 201448)
OTI Licensing Activity
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Revocations & Surrenders 25
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