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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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Trump Designates Lou Sola as New Federal Maritime Commission Chairman

President Donald J. Trump has appointed Commissioner Louis E. “Lou” Sola as the new Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, the independent

January 21, 2025
Total Views: 3877

Monday, December 9, 2024
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FMC Halts Premier Alliance Rollout Over Competitive Concerns

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued a request for more information from ONE, HMM and Yang Ming on their proposed Premier

December 9, 2024
Total Views: 782

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FMC Closes Great Lakes Ballast Water Investigation as Canadian Exemptions Ease Concerns

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has concluded one of its two investigations into Canadian ballast water regulations affecting Great Lakes shipping,

December 9, 2024
Total Views: 1174

Thursday, December 5, 2024
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FMC Investigating Spain’s Alleged Port Access Denial of U.S.-Flagged Vessels

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has launched a formal investigation into Spain’s apparent controversial port access restrictions targeting vessels

December 5, 2024
Total Views: 2231

Monday, September 9, 2024
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Gemini Cooperation Agreement Takes Effect Amid FMC Scrutiny

The Gemini Cooperation Agreement between shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd took effect on Monday, signaling a major shift in the global maritime industry.

September 9, 2024
Total Views: 2227

Monday, July 22, 2024
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FMC Finalizes Rule for Assessing Ocean Carriers’ Denial of Cargo Space

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the nation’s international ocean transportation system,

July 22, 2024
Total Views: 2350

Friday, July 12, 2024
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FMC Seeks Additional Information on Gemini Agreement Between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd

A global operational alliance between two of the world’s largest container shipping companies will not go into effect next week due to a need for more

July 12, 2024
Total Views: 1963

Monday, July 1, 2024
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HMM Designated as Controlled Carrier by Federal Maritime Commission

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the U.S. agency responsible for ensuring a reliable and competitive international ocean transportation system, has

July 1, 2024
Total Views: 2696

Monday, June 10, 2024
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Samsung Lodges Largest FMC Complaint Yet Over Detention and Demurrage Charges

By Alexander Whiteman (The Loadstar) – Samsung’s US subsidiary has lodged what may be the largest complaint yet with the Federal Maritime Commission

June 10, 2024
Total Views: 4708

Friday, June 7, 2024
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FMC Seeks Public Input on Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd’s Gemini Cooperation

The Federal Maritime Commission has opened a 12-day comment period for public response to Maersk and Hapag Lloyd’s new vessel sharing agreement, called

June 7, 2024
Total Views: 1365

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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Federal Maritime Commission Secures Over $2.3M in Civil Penalties from Three Companies

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has successfully negotiated compromise agreements with three companies, collectively resulting in civil penalty payments

May 29, 2024
Total Views: 1589

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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MSC Disputes ‘Excessive’ Fine for Alleged Shipping Act Violations

By Brendan Murray (Bloomberg) — The world’s largest container carrier will push back against a proposed US government fine that would rank among the

April 10, 2024
Total Views: 2525

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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FMC Adds Chinese Shipping Company to Controlled Carrier List

The Federal Maritime Commission, the independent federal agency responsible for ensuring a competitive and reliable international ocean transportation

February 27, 2024
Total Views: 4086

Friday, February 23, 2024
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FMC Issues Final Rule on Detention and Demurrage Billing

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued a new rule that prescribes fresh regulations for how common carriers and marine terminal operators (MTOs)

February 23, 2024
Total Views: 4263

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Bed, Bath and Beyond Administrators Launch Breach of Contract Claim Against Evergreen

By Alexander Whiteman (The Loadstar) – Bed, Bath and Beyond’s administrators have their sights on another shipping line, pursuing Evergreen with a

February 23, 2024
Total Views: 2681

Friday, January 12, 2024
Shipping

FMC to Hold Hearing on Red Sea Impacts on Shipping

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has announced an informal public hearing focussing the impact of conditions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden regions on

January 12, 2024
Total Views: 3818

Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Stock photo shows a MSC shipping container being lifted onto a ship
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FMC Dismisses ‘Unjustified’ Shipper Complaint Against MSC

By Charlotte Goldstone (The Loadstar) – The US Federal Maritime Commission has dismissed the latest case against the world’s largest container line,

October 3, 2023
Total Views: 1383

Friday, July 28, 2023
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FMC Improves Container Data-Sharing to Address Supply Chain Bottlenecks

By Alex Whiteman (The Loadstar) – The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) this week unveiled plans for a major shake-up in the collection and return

July 28, 2023
Total Views: 887

Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Container Lines Settle with FMC for $2.6 Million

Two container shipping lines, Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Wan Hai Lines, have agreed to pay a total of $2.65 million in civil penalties to resolve seperate

May 23, 2023
Total Views: 3735

Tuesday, May 9, 2023
FMC: Charge Complaint Refunds Hit $1 Million Milestone
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FMC: Charge Complaint Refunds Hit $1 Million Milestone

More than $1 million in disputed charges have been waived or refunded through the Charge Complaint process, established by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of

May 9, 2023
Total Views: 1008
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