Recent News
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FMC February 2025 Activity Report
Statements & Releases Premier Alliance Taking Effect The Premier Alliance Agreement (No. 201435) took effect on February 9, 2025. Florida NVOCC Agrees to Pay Civil Penalties and Conduct Ongoing, Self-Financed Monitoring A Florida-based non-vessel-operating common carrier… Read more
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Alert — FMC Warns Public About Fraudulent E-Mail Solicitations
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is aware that government contractors are receiving fraudulent solicitations from individuals using e-mail addresses disguised to appear as originating at the FMC. The public is reminded that an FMC government… Read more
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FMC Launching Examination of Global Maritime Chokepoints
The Federal Maritime Commission is gathering information about seven international maritime chokepoints to identify any regulations, policies, or practices that create unfavorable shipping conditions. The seven chokepoints being examined are: the Northern Sea Passage, the… Read more
Commissioner Postings
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Commissioner Maffei Speaks to Agricultural Exporters at Transportation Go!
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei traveled to Minneapolis, MN earlier this month to address attendees of Transportation Go!, an annual conference sponsored by the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA) hosting agricultural… Read more
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Chairman Sola Meets with Danish Ambassador
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Louis E. Sola met Monday with Ambassador of Denmark to the United States Jesper Moller Sorenson. The two discussed strengths of the bilateral U.S.-Denmark relationship as well as a variety of… Read more
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Statement of Chairman Louis E. Sola: Speech at AAPA Legislative Summit to Highlight FMC Agenda & Priorities
I am looking forward to addressing the 2025 American Association of Port Authorities Legislative Summit later this month and highlighting issues of interest and concern. Seaports are vital economic engines providing benefits to Americans well… Read more
Categories: Louis E. Sola
Commissioner Appearances
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Chairman Sola Speaking at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025
April 9, 2025 | Miami, FL Chairman Louis Sola will participate on a panel at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 that explores the topic of “Maritime Policy: Planning Today for Maritime Fuels of the Future”. Information… Read More
Categories: Louis E. Sola
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Commissioner Dye Speaking to Meat Import Council of America
April 8, 2025 | Washington, DC Commissioner Rebecca Dye will speak at the Meat Import Council of America (MICA) Mid-Year Board of Directors Meeting. Attendance is limited to MICA members only. More information about MICA… Read More
Categories: Rebecca F. Dye
Industry Advisories
- All FMC Statutes & Regulations Remain in Full Effect Following Bridge Collapse
- Requiring No Cost Access to Tariff Publication Systems
- Names of Non-Compliant NVOCCs Posted to FMC Website
- Requirements for Doing Business with NVOCCs and OFFs
- Requirement to File Timely and Accurate Service Contracts
- Requirement to Maintain Accurate Information on FMC Form FMC-1