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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.

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 an agreement between Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. and Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., known as the MSC/Zim Cooperative Working Agreement. This agreement allows the companies to operate a joint fleet of vessels between Asia and the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf Coasts and to share space on other routes. It will take effect on January 9, 2025, replacing a previous agreement after the end of the Maersk/MSC Vessel Sharing Agreement. Interested parties can submit comments via email or mail within 12 days of this notice's publication in the Federal Register.

The Federal Maritime Commission has set a new rule requiring ocean common carriers to submit a documented export policy every year. Approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) means that relevant parts of this rule are effective as of February 3, 2025. The first documented export policy is due by March 1, 2025, and must be submitted annually by that date. The rule also includes a correction to the regulatory text and details on how submissions should be made, including that they must be in English and any non-applicable topics should be clearly noted.

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 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.

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 received a third-party complaint from Orient Overseas Container Line Limited and OOCL (Europe) Limited against Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd. The complaint claims that Samsung Electronics Company allowed its affiliate, Samsung Electronics America, Inc., to use unfair methods to obtain cheaper ocean transportation. These alleged methods included asking for refunds, waivers, and legal actions against ocean carriers. The matter is part of a broader legal proceeding involving claims asserted by Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

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.