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Thursday, April 24, 2025
Cargo containers pile up at a marine terminal at the Port of Los Angeles.
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FMC Awards Samsung $3.6M in Landmark Demurrage Case Against ZIM

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has delivered a significant ruling in a contentious shipping dispute, awarding Samsung Electronics America (SEA) $3.68

2 hours ago
Total Views: 281

Monday, April 21, 2025
File Photo shows a bulk ship with containership in background
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Chinese-Polish Shipping Company Chipolbrok Added to FMC’s Controlled Carrier List

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has designated the Chinese-Polish Joint Stock Shipping Company (Chipolbrok) as a controlled carrier of the People’s

April 21, 2025
Total Views: 1363

Friday, March 14, 2025
Sounion oil tanker on fire in Red Sea. EUNAVFOR ASPIDES/Handout via REUTERS
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FMC Launches Investigation into Global Maritime Chokepoints Amid Rising Shipping Disruptions

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has initiated a comprehensive investigation into seven critical maritime chokepoints that are significantly

March 14, 2025
Total Views: 1442

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
port of los angeles and long beach
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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: 3904

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: 799

jones act vessel
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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: 1184

Thursday, December 5, 2024
An up-close image of a Maersk ship in port
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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: 2256

Monday, September 9, 2024
FILE PHOTO: Containers are seen on the Maersk's Triple-E giant container ship Majestic Maersk, one of the world's largest container ships, as it sails in the Strait of Gibraltar towards the port of Algeciras, Spain January 19, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
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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: 2253

Monday, July 22, 2024
A tug escorts a containership at the Port of Los Angeles, California. Photo: Robert V Schwemmer / Shutterstock.com
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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: 2364

Friday, July 12, 2024
FILE PHOTO: Containers are seen on the Maersk's Triple-E giant container ship Majestic Maersk, one of the world's largest container ships, as it sails in the Strait of Gibraltar towards the port of Algeciras, Spain January 19, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
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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: 1978

Monday, July 1, 2024
A tug escorts a containership at the Port of Los Angeles, California. Photo: Robert V Schwemmer / Shutterstock.com
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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: 2708

Monday, June 10, 2024
HMM Containership leaving port
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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: 4724

Friday, June 7, 2024
Maersk ship entering the Port of Rotterdam. Photo: Shutterstock
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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: 1380

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Tugs assist a CMA CGM containership to its berth at the Port of Savannah
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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: 1599

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Stock photo shows a MSC shipping container being lifted onto a ship
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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: 2542

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: 4106

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: 4272

View of the Evergiven container ship at anchor in the Great Bitter lake half through the Suez canal
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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: 2692

Friday, January 12, 2024
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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: 3827

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: 1390