Statements & Releases

Industry Advisory: All FMC Statutes and Regulations Remain in Full Effect in the Event of Terminal Closures Related to Possible Work Stoppage

Regulated entities are reminded that all statutes and regulations administered by the Federal Maritime Commission remain in effect during any terminal closures related to potential work stoppage at ports in the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico regions.

Gemini Cooperation Agreement to Take Effect

The Agreement was filed with the Federal Maritime Commission on May 31, 2024 and became effective on September 9, 2024.

Statement of Chairman Daniel B. Maffei on Gemini Cooperation Agreement Taking Effect

Chairman Maffei issued a statement following the Gemini Cooperation Agreement taking effect on September 9, 2024.

Chairman Maffei Delivers Remarks at American Cotton Shippers Association Annual Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona

Chairman Maffei addressed members of the American Cotton Shippers Association attending its annual convention.

Chairman Maffei & Commissioner Sola Assess Panama Canal Operations

Chairman Maffei and Commissioner Sola travelled to Panama in July to assess how the conditions at the Panama Canal are affecting U.S. shippers.

Statement of Carl W. Bentzel Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Commissioner Bentzel testified on September 25, 2024 in support of his nomination to continue to serve on the Federal Maritime Commission.

Statement of Commissioners Carl W. Bentzel and Max M. Vekich on the Gemini Cooperation Agreement

Commissioners Bentzel and Vekich issued a statement following the Gemini Cooperation Agreement taking effect on September 9, 2024.

August 2024 Activity Report

Decisions, Orders & Enforcement

Denial—Petition of the Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association, Inc. for an Extension of the Effective Date of the Final Rule for Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements (Docket No. FMC-2024-0010)

Extension—Investigation Into Conditions Affecting United States Carriers in Connection with Canadian Ballast Water Regulation in the United States/Canada Great Lakes Trade (Docket No. FMC-2024-0008)

Determination to Review—M.E. Dey & Co., Inc. v. Hapag-Lloyd AG and Hapag-Lloyd (America) LLC v. CSX Transportation, Inc. (Docket No. 22-35)

Notice Not to Review—SeaFair USA LLC v. Sterling Container Line Ltd. and Atlantic Forwarding Ltd. (Docket No. 22-34)

Notice Not to Review—Color Brands, LLC v. AAF Logistics, Inc. (Docket No. 22-18); Initial Decision on Remand (August 27, 2024)

Competition & Agreements

Pacific Ports Operational Improvements Agreement (No. 201227-006)

Baltimore Marine Terminal Association (No. 001941-005)

OTI Licensing Activity

Applications   63

Revocations & Surrenders     20

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