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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.

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.

The Federal Maritime Commission has requested more information from the parties involved in the Premier Alliance Agreement. This request puts the agreement on hold until the Commission receives all the needed information, at which point the agreement can proceed after 45 days. The public can send their comments on the agreement via email or mail, and these must be submitted within 15 days of this notice being published in the Federal Register. The involved parties include HMM Co., Ltd., Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd., and the Yang Ming Joint Service Agreement.

A complaint has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission by Francis Sheka Kanu against several companies, including Ejike Dickson Eze dba Ejike International Trade Limited, Sealines International, Seamates International, Inc., and Maersk. The complaint alleges that these companies failed to deliver a shipment as agreed, violating certain U.S. maritime laws. The case will be reviewed by the Office of Administrative Law Judges, with the initial decision due by March 17, 2026, and the final decision by October 1, 2026. The complaint and its proceedings can be accessed online through the Commission's electronic Reading Room.

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 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 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 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 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.

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.