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The Federal Maritime Commission has announced the filing of several agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. These agreements include space charter arrangements and amendments involving various shipping companies like Neptune Pacific Direct Line, Pacific Forum Line Group, Siem Car Carriers, and others. Interested parties have 12 days from the notice date to submit comments. The proposed effective dates for these agreements range from February 16, 2021, to February 19, 2021.

The Federal Maritime Commission has announced the filing of two agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties can comment on these agreements via email or mail within a specified period. The agreements include the USMX-ILA Master Contract Memorandum of Settlement, involving the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, and an amendment to the HMM/SML Slot Exchange Agreement between HMM Co. Ltd and SM Line Corporation. Details and copies of these agreements are available on the Commission's website.

A complaint has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission by Nielsen & Bainbridge, LLC against several shipping companies, including Ocean Network Express, Orient Overseas Container Line, and Evergreen Marine. The complaint alleges these companies violated certain U.S. maritime laws by failing to meet service commitments, coercing extra charges, and mishandling fees. The companies identified in the complaint are located in various countries, such as Singapore, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. The proceeding is being handled by the Commission's Office of Administrative Law Judges, with an initial decision expected by January 8, 2026.

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has decided to close its investigation into whether Canadian rules on ballast water management systems were harming U.S. shipping operations in the Great Lakes. Initially sparked by fears of unfair conditions for U.S. ships due to new Canadian regulations, the situation improved enough for the FMC to conclude that short-term issues have been resolved. However, a longer-term investigation remains open to address any potential ongoing concerns. The FMC encourages those affected to continue participating in this ongoing investigation to address any lingering disparities.

The Federal Maritime Commission is proposing to amend its regulations to allow original service contracts to be filed up to 30 days after going into effect, aligning them with amendments that have similar filing timelines. This change stems from the Commission’s experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, which demonstrated the benefits of delayed filing. The proposal also seeks to make technical amendments following the decision to exempt ocean carriers from publishing certain contract terms. The Commission invites public comments on these changes before finalizing the rule.

The Federal Maritime Commission announced the filing of several agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. These include the THE Alliance/Evergreen Vessel Sharing Agreement, the Hapag-Lloyd/Maersk Slot Exchange Agreement, and the Maersk/Zim Gulf-ECSA Space Charter Agreement. Each agreement involves various shipping companies collaborating to either share vessel space or update terms such as the name of a party or the space exchanged. Interested parties are invited to submit comments within 12 days of the notice's appearance in the Federal Register.

The Federal Maritime Commission has announced the filing of two shipping agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. The first agreement is the Gulf/South America Discussion Agreement, which has removed Industrial Maritime Carrier, L.L.C. as a party, and is expected to take effect on December 3, 2024. The second agreement is the ONE/WHL Slot Exchange Agreement, allowing the exchange of shipping slots between Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd and Wan Hai Lines Ltd, scheduled to be effective on December 4, 2024. Interested parties can submit comments about these agreements within 12 days of this notice's publication in the Federal Register.

The Federal Maritime Commission has announced its submission of an ongoing information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. This request concerns the regulation of "controlled carriers," or ocean carriers owned by foreign governments, to ensure they do not set unfair rates or rules. The Commission invites public comments on the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection by April 23, 2025. Responses can be submitted online, and the public’s input will be considered for the Commission's request for approval.

The Federal Maritime Commission has issued a new policy statement allowing private parties to file class action complaints with the Commission. This policy clarifies that such complaints are permitted and may be evaluated using the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure when applicable. The policy aims to provide guidance to shippers and other third parties and can be accessed online.

The Federal Maritime Commission has announced the filing of several shipping agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. These agreements involve companies like Maersk A/S, Hapag-Lloyd AG, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd, and others to share vessels or exchange slots in different global trade routes. Each agreement has a proposed effective date at the end of January or the beginning of February 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments to the Commission within a certain timeframe to provide input on these agreements.