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Thursday, January 22, 2026
A cargo ship full of shipping containers is seen at the port of Oakland, California
Shipping

FMC Commissioners Confirm Trump Administration Is Closing Longstanding Harbor Maintenance Tax Loophole

Two Federal Maritime Commission commissioners confirmed Thursday that the Trump administration has begun implementing enforcement measures to close a

January 22, 2026
Total Views: 3695

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Ms. Laura DiBella of Florida is sworn in as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission, January 6, 2026
Shipping

DiBella Sworn In As Federal Maritime Commissioner

Laura DiBella, Florida’s first female Secretary of Commerce, was sworn in today as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission, marking the

January 6, 2026
Total Views: 426

Friday, December 19, 2025
An up-close image of a Maersk ship in port
Shipping

U.S. Maritime Regulator Weighs Severe Penalties in Escalating Spain Port Probe

The Federal Maritime Commission says Spain’s port access restrictions on Israel-linked cargoes may violate U.S. shipping laws, prompting consideration of

December 19, 2025
Total Views: 2179

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
an overhead view of port of los angeles docks
Shipping

FMC Secures $1.35 Million in Shipping Act Penalties from Two Carriers

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has concluded two enforcement actions resulting in $1.35 million in civil penalty payments from a major vessel operator

November 19, 2025
Total Views: 1504

Thursday, September 4, 2025
FILE PHOTO: An American flag flutters over a ship and shipping containers at the Port of Los Angeles, in San Pedro California
News

Trump Administration Nominates New Federal Maritime Commissioners Amid Leadership Transition

The White House has nominated Laura DiBella of Florida and Robert Harvey of Florida to serve as Federal Maritime Commissioners, according to nominations sent

September 4, 2025
Total Views: 1538

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Pure car and truck carrier in port
Shipping

Shippers File Fresh Federal Maritime Commission Complaints

More shippers have lodged complaints with the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), with DB Schenker USA and Wallenius Wilhelmsen (WW) the latest operators

August 19, 2025
Total Views: 1833

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Ships wait at anchor outside the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Shipping

FMC Chairman Louis Sola Announces Departure

Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Louis Sola has announced he will step down from his position effective June 30, 2025, concluding a significant chapter in

June 24, 2025
Total Views: 984

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The M/V DALI is safely re-floated and moved to a local marine terminal on May 20, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland, as wreckage removal continues from the Fort McHenry Federal Channel. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Photo
Shipping

U.S. FMC Launches Investigation into Flags of Convenience Amid Growing Safety Concerns

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has initiated a nonadjudicatory investigation into vessel flagging practices that may create unfavorable conditions

May 21, 2025
Total Views: 1787

Thursday, April 24, 2025
Cargo containers pile up at a marine terminal at the Port of Los Angeles.
Shipping

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

April 24, 2025
Total Views: 3765

Monday, April 21, 2025
File Photo shows a bulk ship with containership in background
Shipping

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: 1526

Friday, March 14, 2025
Sounion oil tanker on fire in Red Sea. EUNAVFOR ASPIDES/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

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: 1579

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

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: 3970

Monday, December 9, 2024
cargo ships loading at port of oakland
Shipping

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: 860

jones act vessel
Shipping

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: 1250

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

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: 2379

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: 2334

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

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: 2428

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
Shipping

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: 2058

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

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: 2753

Monday, June 10, 2024
HMM Containership leaving port
Shipping

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: 4803