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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…
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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. …
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FMC Examining Restrictive Port Practices of the Government of Spain
The Federal Maritime Commission (“Commission” or “FMC”) 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…
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FMC October 2024 Activity Report
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…
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FMC Seeks Public Comments on Premier Alliance Agreement
The Federal Maritime Commission has opened a 15-day comment period for members of the public to comment in response to a newly filed vessel sharing agreement between Ocean Network Express (ONE), Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM),…
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FMC September 2024 Activity Report
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…
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FMC Meeting Addresses Enforcement, Charge Complaints & IT Modernization
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 were all topics of discussion during the open session…
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FMC Monitoring and Review of Surcharges and Fees
The Federal Maritime Commission is monitoring the supply chain closely at all major terminals along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts. The FMC continues to review surcharges and fees announced, implemented, or suspended in connection…
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Commission Meeting Scheduled for October 22, 2024
SUNSHINE ACT MEETING TIME AND DATE: October 22, 2024; 1:00 p.m. PLACE: The meeting will be held at the Surface Transportation Board at the address below and also streamed live on the Federal Maritime Commission’s…
Categories: Commission Meeting Agenda
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Prohibition on Retaliation Against Shippers, Ocean Transportation Intermediaries, and Motor Carriers
The Federal Maritime Commission takes seriously and investigates thoroughly allegations of common carrier or marine terminal operator (MTO) retaliation against shippers or their agents, ocean transportation intermediaries, and motor carriers. On December 28, 2021, the…
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