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The Federal Maritime Commission has announced the filing of new agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. The agreements, which involve HMM Co. Ltd., Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd., and Yang Ming Joint Service Agreement, allow charter sharing between ports in the U.S. and various international locations such as the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands. Interested parties can submit comments within 12 days of the notice or 7 days if expedited review is requested, with more information available on the Commission's website. The agreements are set to take effect on January 8, 2025.

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 the filing of a revised agreement under the Shipping Act of 1984. The newly amended agreement, known as the CMA CGM/Marfret Vessel Sharing Agreement for PAD Service, includes changes to its geographic scope to cover Colombia and alters the agreed reefer slot allocation. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments or relevant information to the Commission within a specific timeframe. More details and copies of the agreement are accessible through the Commission's website or by contacting the Office of Agreements.

The Federal Maritime Commission announced the filing of two agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. The first agreement, titled APL/MLL MECL-EX1 Slot Exchange Agreement, involves American Presidents Line, LLC and Maersk Line, Limited, allowing them to exchange cargo space on specific shipping routes. The second agreement, named Hoegh/Accordia Space Charter Agreement, involves Accordia Shipping LLC and Hoegh Autoliners AS, authorizing them to charter cargo space between U.S. and international ports. The Commission welcomes public comments on these agreements, particularly within 7 days for those requesting expedited review.

The Federal Maritime Commission has announced the filing of two shipping agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. One agreement is between Hapag-Lloyd AG and Maersk A/S, allowing them to exchange space on specific services between the U.S. East Coast and ports in several countries including the UK and Germany. The second agreement involves an amendment to extend the termination date of a contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance. Interested parties can submit comments about these agreements through the Commission's website or contact their office directly.

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.

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 Euromarket Designs, Inc. against several shipping companies, including MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA, Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd., and others. The complaint alleges violations of U.S. shipping laws related to unfair demurrage and detention charges, as well as the failure of some shipping companies to fulfill service commitments and improper billing practices. The Commission has jurisdiction over these claims according to the Shipping Act of 1984. The initial decision by the administrative judge is expected by January 8, 2026, and the final decision by the Commission by July 22, 2026.

The Federal Maritime Commission has announced the filing of several agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. These agreements involve various shipping companies collaborating on charter and space sharing arrangements. Notably, amendments have been made to update company names and addresses, remove revenue pooling authority, and modify agreement terms. Interested parties can submit comments to the Commission within 12 days from the notice's publication in the Federal Register. Further details and copies of the agreements are accessible online through the Commission's website.

The Federal Maritime Commission has updated its list of controlled carriers, which are shipping companies under foreign government control, increasing their regulatory oversight. The list now includes the Chinese-Polish Joint Stock Shipping Company, making it subject to certain requirements to ensure fair competition and prevent disruptive pricing practices. The updated list still includes carriers such as COSCO SHIPPING and HMM, highlighting their ownership by the governments of China and the Republic of Korea. The Commission invites feedback on any potential errors in the list.