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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.

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.

The Federal Maritime Commission issued a final rule to adjust for inflation the civil monetary penalties they assess, following the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. This rule requires agencies to announce these adjustments by January 15 every year and is based on changes in the consumer price index. The adjustment process is not required to follow certain procedural steps like public notice or comment, and the rule will not have significant economic impacts. Additionally, the rule doesn’t involve any new collection of information from the public.

A complaint has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission by China United Lines, Ltd. against Amazon.com Services LLC, Amazon Logistics Inc., and Beijing Century Joyo Courier Service Co., Ltd. The complaint alleges that these companies violated specific sections of the U.S. Shipping Act by trying to obtain ocean transport services at reduced rates and avoiding paying fines by changing the reason for ending their contract with China United Lines. The respondents must respond to the complaint within 25 days. This case has been assigned to the Office of Administrative Law Judges, with an initial decision due by January 2026.

The Federal Maritime Commission will conduct a meeting via video conference on February 17, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., which will be closed to the public. The meeting will focus on updates related to Fact Finding 29, specifically addressing issues like unreasonable detention, demurrage, and other practices by carriers and ports, as well as discussing enforcement options. For more details, individuals can contact Rachel Dickon, the Secretary, at (202) 523-5725.

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has announced the filing of several agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. These agreements involve partnerships between shipping companies, such as CMA CGM S.A. and COSCO SHIPPING Lines Co. Ltd., allowing them to share space on each other’s vessels and expand their service routes, including adding new ports to their agreements. Interested parties can submit comments about these agreements to the FMC within a specific timeframe. Copies of the agreements can be accessed through the FMC's website.

The Federal Maritime Commission announced the filing of an agreement under the Shipping Act of 1984 involving Hyundai Glovis Co. Ltd. and Sallaum Lines SA. This agreement, named the Sallaum/Hyundai Glovis Space Charter Agreement, is being expanded in its geographic scope and includes new provisions. Interested parties have the opportunity to submit comments via email or mail within a specified time frame. The proposed effective date for this amended agreement is January 3, 2025.

Baylink Shipping Inc. has filed a complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission against ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, Ltd. The complaint claims that ZIM violated several sections of the U.S. Code and CFR by releasing a shipping container to the wrong party and charging inappropriate fees. The case will be handled by the Office of Administrative Law Judges, with an initial decision expected by November 2025 and a final decision by June 2026. Interested parties can read the full complaint on the Commission's website.