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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.

The Federal Maritime Commission has announced the filing of new shipping agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. These agreements involve several international shipping companies, and the Notice outlines changes like title adjustments and the removal of a company from one agreement, and a scope expansion in another. Interested parties can view the agreements online or contact the Commission for more information, and they have the opportunity to submit comments regarding the agreements within a specific timeframe. The proposed changes will take effect in February 2025.

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 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 is investigating issues with shipping routes at important international maritime chokepoints, such as the English Channel and the Suez Canal. The investigation aims to understand how foreign laws, vessel practices, and other factors create shipping delays and complications. They have invited public comments to gather insights and possible solutions to these shipping constraints by May 13, 2025. The inquiry is looking into the financial, environmental, and geopolitical impacts of these maritime issues.

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 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 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 several agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on these agreements via email or mail. Notably, the agreements include amendments for participation in the New York Shipping Exchange and revisions to space charter arrangements between major shipping companies. These agreements involve companies such as CMA CGM SA, Hapag-Lloyd AG, and Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd., among others, with proposed changes becoming effective by March 12, 2025.

In a notice published by the Federal Maritime Commission, a complaint has been filed by 20230930-DK-Butterfly-1, Inc. against BAL Container Line Co., Limited. The complaint alleges that the Respondent violated certain provisions of the Shipping Act of 1984 by imposing unfair detention and demurrage charges. The charges were reportedly assessed during uncontrollable circumstances, not justifying the fees. The proceeding has been assigned to the Office of Administrative Law Judges, with a decision timeline set to begin from January 8, 2026, for the initial decision and July 22, 2026, for the final one.