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August 15, 2024

FMC July 2024 Activity Report

Statements & Releases  FMC Publishes Final Rule on Unreasonable Refusal to Deal  The Federal Maritime Commission published its final rule concerning “Definition of Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate with Respect to Vessel Space Accommodations”. ... Read more

Categories:Activity Report,News ArticlesJuly 30, 2024

FMC to Use Investigatory Authorities When Reviewing Filed Agreements

The Federal Maritime Commission today issued a policy statement advising it may use existing administrative investigatory authorities when reviewing the competitive effects of cooperative agreements filed at the agency.  Such agreements are exempt from the... Read more

Categories:News ArticlesJuly 22, 2024

FMC Publishes Final Rule on Unreasonable Refusal to Deal

The Federal Maritime Commission today published its final rule concerning “Definition of Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate with Respect to Vessel Space Accommodations”. The rule establishes the necessary elements for the Commission to apply... Read more

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August 6, 2024

Commissioner Louis E. Sola Visits Panama City, Panama to Examine Canal Drought Conditions

Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Commissioner Louis E. Sola has returned from a week-long visit to Panama with Chairman Daniel B. Maffei, where they learned how ongoing drought conditions impact the Panama Canal. The visit emphasized... Read more

Categories:Louis E. SolaJuly 29, 2024

FMC Chairman Maffei and Commissioner Sola Examining Impacts from Reduced Capacity of Panama Canal

Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel B. Maffei and Commissioner Louis E. Sola are co-leading an FMC delegation to Panama this week examining the consequences of an extended drought on Panama Canal operations and how those... Read more

Categories:Daniel B. Maffei,Louis E. SolaJuly 26, 2024

Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the The Refusal to Deal Final Rule

The Federal Maritime Commission’s final rule concerning “Definition of Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate with Respect to Vessel Space Accommodations” is an important step in providing clarity and a brighter line on common carriage... Read more

Categories:Carl W. Bentzel



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September 11, 2024

Chairman Maffei Speaking at IANA Intermodal Expo 2024

September 11, 2024 | Long Beach, CA Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel B. Maffei will deliver a morning address to the audience attending the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) Intermodal Expo 2024.  Information about... Read More

Categories:Daniel B. MaffeiOctober 7, 2024

Chairman Maffei Delivering Remarks at NITL

October 7, 2024 | Austin, TX | Chairman Daniel Maffei will speak to the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) Ocean Committee at the NITL Engage 2024 transportation conference.  Schedule, information, and cost information is available... Read More

Categories:Daniel B. MaffeiOctober 10, 2024

Chairman Maffei Speaking at Maritime Security Conference

October 10, 2024 | New York, NY | Chairman Daniel Maffei will address the audience attending the Third Annual Maritime Security Conference being held by the New York Council Navy League of the United States. ... Read More

Categories:Daniel B. MaffeiOctober 18, 2024

Commissioner Sola Speaking at LNG Event in Panama

October 18, 2024 | Panama City, Panama | Commissioner Louis Sola will deliver remarks at the 4th International GNL Global Forum, an event focused on liquified natural gas projects and bunkering in Latin America and... Read More

Categories:Commissioners,Louis E. SolaSeptember 26, 2024

Commissioner Bentzel Delivering Keynote Address at FIATA World Congress

September 26, 2024 | Panama City, Republic of Panama Commissioner Carl Bentzel will deliver the keynote address at the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) 2024 World Congress.  The event takes place September 23-27,... Read More

Categories:Carl W. BentzelOctober 9, 2024

Commissioner Bentzel Speaking at VMA 24

October 9, 2024 | Norfolk, VA Commissioner Carl Bentzel will address attendees of the Virginia Maritime Association’s VMA 24 International Trade Symposium during an after Fireside Chat.  The full agenda of VMA 24 and information... Read More

Categories:Carl W. BentzelNovember 7, 2024

Commissioner Bentzel Speaking at Houston International Maritime Conference

Houston, Texas | November 7, 2024 Commissioner Carl Bentzel will participate in a Waterside Chat as part of the Houston International Maritime Conference 2024 program.   Schedule and registration information are available on the event website. Read MoreJune 13, 2025

Chairman Maffei Addressing Cotton Shippers Association at Annual Convention

June 13, 2025 | Scottsdale, AZ Chairman Daniel Maffei will address attendees of the 2024 American Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA) Annual Convention being held in Arizona June 13-15, 2025.  See the ACSA website for more... Read More

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All FMC Statutes & Regulations Remain in Full Effect Following Bridge Collapse



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Requirements for Doing Business with NVOCCs and OFFs



Requirement to File Timely and Accurate Service Contracts



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