Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)

Navigating Chokepoints: Analyzing Key Transit Routes

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has launched an extensive investigation into seven key maritime chokepoints that are significantly affecting global shipping.

The investigation, known as FMC-2025-0005, aims to scrutinize transit limitations at crucial waterways, including the English Channel, Malacca Strait, Northern Sea Passage, Singapore Strait, Panama Canal, Strait of Gibraltar, and the Suez Canal.

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FMC approves Premier Alliance agreement

The United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has finally approved the Premier Alliance Agreement, which will take effect on 9 February.

The Premier Alliance Agreement allows HMM, Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Yang Ming to share vessels in the trades between the United States and Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

The Commission issued Requests for Additional Information (RFAI) on 5 November 2024, to collect the data necessary for completing an economic analysis of the competitive effects...

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CULines pursues Amazon for Covid era contract violations

China United Lines (CULines) has filed a case against Amazon with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) for alleged breaches of contract during the critical post-pandemic period.

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Trump selects new FMC Chairman

US President Donald J. Trump has designated Louis E. “Lou” Sola to serve as the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). The designation was made on 20 January.

Chairman Sola has served as a Commissioner of the FMC since January 2019, and he succeeds Daniel B. Maffei as Chairman. The Chairman is the chief executive and administrative officer of the Commission.

Commenting on his new role, Sola said, “I am humbled by President Trump designating me Chairman and I am grateful for his...

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FMC requests additional information about Premier Alliance

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) said the Premier Alliance of HMM, Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Yang Ming will not go into effect, because the Commission needs more information to determine the potential competitive impacts of the arrangement.

The Premier Alliance Agreement would have gone into effect on 12 December absent this action by the Commission.

FMC uses the RFAI process to obtain documents and verifiable information necessary to achieve clarity on matters that were not...

https://container-news.com/fmc-requests-additional-information-about-premier-alliance/

US launches probe into Spanish military cargo ban

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has launched an investigation into the legality of Spain’s ban on vessels docking at its ports if they are carrying US military cargo.

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MSC and ZIM to embark on new slot-sharing agreement post-2M

MSC and ZIM have filed a new slot-sharing agreement with the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) about their Far East-US East Coast services.

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FMC opens public comment on Premier Alliance agreement

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has initiated 15 days for public comments on a recently filed vessel-sharing agreement among Ocean Network Express (ONE), HMM, and Yang Ming Marine Transportation.

The three container lines are already members of THE Alliance Agreement (No. 012439) which will be active until February 2025.

Under the new agreement, the three shipping companies will form the Premier Alliance that will allow ONE, HMM and Yang Ming to share vessels, charter or exchange space on...

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Premier Alliance sets one-year leave notice period

The agreement for the launch of the Premier Alliance, which includes HMM, Ocean Network Express (ONE), and Yang Ming, has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC).

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Supreme Court ruling could curtail FMC’s ability to regulate

Trade could be about to hit the proverbial political fan as US election pressure is being brought to bear on institutions that regulate, including those that regulate commerce, by boosting shipping lines’ ability to challenge rules.

In his latest statement on the issue of the refusal to carry rules, Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel reiterated that clarity was needed for those in the industry to understand that the FMC is distinguishing between the different phases of an agreement...

https://container-news.com/supreme-court-ruling-could-curtail-fmcs-ability-to-regulate/

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