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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 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 will hold a meeting of the National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC) on March 5, 2025, in Long Beach, California. The meeting aims to gather insights and expertise on the ocean freight delivery system, discuss updates from various subcommittees, and address issues within the supply chain. The public is invited to attend and provide feedback during the meeting. Additionally, the meeting will be streamed live on the Commission's YouTube channel or posted afterward if technical issues occur.

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 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 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 started an investigation into reports that Spain is making it difficult for certain U.S. vessels to access its ports, particularly affecting those involved in the U.S. Maritime Security Program. This program supports ships that can be used by the U.S. Department of Defense in emergencies. The Commission is seeking comments and information from interested parties, including the Spanish government and affected shipping companies, to understand the situation better and determine if it harms U.S. foreign trade. The investigation aims to ensure fair and efficient trade conditions for U.S. shipping interests.

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 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.