Statements & Releases
FMC Meeting Addresses Enforcement, Charge Complaints & IT Modernization
Commissioners were briefed at the October meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission about active investigations of significant regulated entities, successes in helping shippers resolve billing disputes, and how information technology upgrades will improve the ability to serve the public.
Video Recording of FMC October 2024 Meeting (Public Session)
FMC Monitoring and Review of Surcharges and Fees
The Federal Maritime Commission released a statement announcing its continued review of surcharges and fees announced, implemented, or suspended in connection with an early October work stoppage.
Prohibition on Retaliation Against Shippers Ocean Transportation Intermediaries, and Motor Carriers
The Federal Maritime Commission issued an advisory to industry that the Commission takes seriously and investigates thoroughly allegations of common carrier or marine terminal operator retaliation against shippers or their agents, ocean transportation intermediaries, and motor carriers.
FMC Adding Two Administrative Law Judges on Temporary Basis
Two administrative law judges have been detailed from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Federal Maritime Commission’s Office of Administrative Law Judges for a one-year period.
FMC Services Available During Supply Chain Challenges
The Federal Maritime Commission offers consumer assistance, enforcement, and litigation services that individuals and companies could find helpful in seeking relief from supply chain challenges.
FMC Chairman Discusses Trade & Supply Chain Issues
Chairman Daniel Maffei told members of the Gemini Shippers Association that the Federal Maritime Commission seeks to provide certainty for shippers who are wrestling with supply chain challenges caused by developments in the operational, commercial, and geopolitical spheres.
Chairman Maffei Travels to Southern California
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel B. Maffei traveled to Southern California in September to speak at the Intermodal Association of North America’s Intermodal EXPO, meet with representatives of the Harbor Truckers Association, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, and visit the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel Summarizing His Participation in VMA24
Commissioner Bentzel addressed the attendees of the Virginia Maritime Association’s International Trade Symposium and had meetings with senior ocean carrier executives at their Virginia offices.
September 2024 Activity Report
Decisions, Orders & Enforcement
Request for Public Comment—Renewal of Agency Information Collection, Passenger Vessel Operators
Order for 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 Not to Review—OL USA LLC v. Maersk A/S (Docket No. 24-11)
Initial Decision Approving Settlement Agreement (September 26, 2024)
Notice Not to Review—BAL Container Line Co., Limited v. SSA Marine Terminal; SSA Terminals (Pier A), LLC; and SSA Containers, Inc. (Docket No. 23-11)
Initial Decision Approving Confidential Settlement Agreement (September 26, 2024)
Order Denying Exceptions & Affirming Initial Decision—Bakerly, LLC v. Seafrigo USA, Inc (Docket No. 22-17)
Initial Decision (January 3, 2024)
Notice Not to Review—Cross Path Capital, LLC v. BDP International Inc. (Docket No. 2012(I))
Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Proceeding (September 4, 2024)
Notice Not to Review—Sameh Elawamry v. Emarat Shipping Inc. & Tareq Elbarq (Docket No. 2005(I))
Initial Decision (September 30, 2024)
Competition & Agreements
USMX-ILA Master Contract Memorandum of Settlement (No. 201157-009)
Premier Alliance Agreement (No. 201435)
OTI Licensing Activity
Applications 42
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