Competition and Integrity For America’s Ocean Supply Chain
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system.
News
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FMC Closing One of Two Investigations into Conditions Created by Canadian Ballast Water Regulations
The Federal Maritime Commission is closing one of its two investigations of how Canadian ballast…
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FMC Issues Request for Additional Information Regarding Premier Alliance Agreement
A global operational alliance of three container shipping companies will not go into effect next…
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FMC Examining Restrictive Port Practices of the Government of Spain
The Federal Maritime Commission (“Commission” or “FMC”) has initiated an investigation into regulations or practices…
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FMC October 2024 Activity Report
Statements & Releases FMC Meeting Addresses Enforcement, Charge Complaints & IT Modernization Commissioners were briefed…
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FMC Statutes, Regulations, and Law Reporter
Statutes and Regulations
View the principal statutes and regulations administered by the Commission
FMC Law Reporter
View the Commission’s most significant decisions and orders in adjudicative cases
Fact Findings
Fact Finding 28
Investigation into current conditions and practices of VOCCs and MTOs, and U.S. demurrage, detention, and per diem charges
Fact Finding 29
Investigation into practices and regulations that have a negative impact on congestion of ports and other points in the Nation’s supply chain
Fact Finding 30
Investigation into COVID-19 impact on cruise industry
Who We Are
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S. consumer.
Our mission is to ensure a competitive and reliable international ocean transportation supply system that supports the U.S economy and protects the public from unfair and deceptive practices.
What We Do
- Enforce laws and regulations related to ocean shipping and transportation
- Ensure compliance with the Shipping Act statute and regulations through reviews of business records and practices of Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTIs) and other entities.
- Monitor filed service contracts, agreements, and market conditions to promote competition and prevent anticompetitive behavior
- Issue licensure to industry professionals that demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards
- Assist in filing and reviewing tariffs for compliance with regulations and to ensure transparency and fairness in pricing
Upcoming Commissioner Appearances
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Chairman Maffei Speaking at CES 2025
January 8, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV Chairman Daniel Maffei will appear at CES 2025 where he will participate on a panel titled “From…
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