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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.

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 issued a final rule to adjust civil monetary penalties for inflation. This adjustment is required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. The new penalty amounts are calculated using a formula based on changes in the consumer price index. This rule takes effect on January 15, 2025, and does not require a public comment period due to exemptions from certain rulemaking procedures.

The Federal Maritime Commission has requested additional information from parties involved in a certain agreement, which halts the proposed changes from taking effect as originally planned. The agreement in question, numbered 201234-007, involves several ocean shipping companies like CMA CGM SA, Hapag-Lloyd AG, and Maersk A/S. Interested parties can send comments or relevant documents within fifteen days of this notice being published in the Federal Register. This notice was issued by David Eng, the Secretary of the Commission, on March 11, 2025.

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 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 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.

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 has announced the filing of an agreement called the CMA CGM/COSCO Jamaica—Puerto Rico Space Charter Agreement. This agreement allows CMA CGM to let COSCO use space on some of CMA CGM's vessels traveling from Jamaica to Puerto Rico. The public can submit comments on this agreement within 12 days of the notice's publication in the Federal Register. More details and a copy of the agreement are available on the Commission's website.

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.