The Federal Maritime Commission has announced the filing of two agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. The first agreement, called the KYOWA/SSL Pacific—Asia Slot Charter Agreement, involves Kyowa Shipping Company and Swire Shipping and proposes amendments to certain operational details with an effective date of April 20, 2025. The second agreement, named the Maersk/Hapag-Lloyd Colombia Space Charter Agreement, involves Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk, allowing Maersk to provide space to Hapag-Lloyd on routes between the U.S. Gulf Coast and Cartagena, Colombia, effective April 19, 2025. The public is encouraged to submit comments via email or mail, which are most useful if submitted within 12 days of the notice's publication in the Federal Register.
Simple Explanation
The Federal Maritime Commission says two companies made changes to how they share and fill space on their ships. These changes will start in April, and people can give their thoughts on these changes by sending a letter or an email soon.