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 Vekich Attends TPM25
Commissioner Max Vekich attended the Journal of Commerce’s TPM25 conference, held March 2-6, 2025, in Long Beach, CA. During his trip, Commissioner Vekich met with key executives from ocean carriers, marine terminal operating companies, non-vessel-operating… Read more
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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
Commissioner Appearances
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Commissioner Maffei Speaking to Project Cargo Exporters Group
April 2, 2025 | Washington, D.C. Commissioner Daniel Maffei will provide remarks to the U.S. Exporters Competitive Maritime Council (USECMC) at its upcoming meeting in Washington. Attendance is limited to members only. More information about the USECMC… Read More
Categories: Daniel B. Maffei
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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
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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 Maffei Giving Remarks at NYSHEX Forum
April 30, 2025 | New York, NY Commissioner Daniel Maffei will speak at the NYSHEX Member Forum and Index Day 2025 being held at the New York Stock Exchange. The event is invitation only. For more information… Read More
Categories: Daniel B. Maffei
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