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February 2024 Activity Report
Statements & Releases
FMC Publishes Final Rule on Detention and Demurrage Billing Practices
The Federal Maritime Commission issued a Final Rule establishing new requirements for how common carriers and marine terminal operators must bill for demurrage and detention charges, providing clarity on who can be billed, within what timeframe, and the process for disputing bills.
FMC Updates Controlled Carrier List
Hede (HONGKONG) International Shipping Limited was classified by the Federal Maritime Commission as a controlled carrier of the Government of the People’s Republic of China and added to the agency’s Controlled Carrier List.
Notice to Passengers Regarding American Queen Voyages
The Federal Maritime Commission has been informed that American Queen Voyages has shut down, cancelled all future voyages, and has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.
Recording of FMC Hearing on Red Sea Available
The recording of an Informal Public Hearing held by the Federal Maritime Commission examining impacts from attacks on merchant shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden is now available for streaming on the Commission’s YouTube channel.
Prepared statement submitted to the record for confirmation hearing of Chairman Maffei.
Statement by Commissioner Bentzel issued following publication of Final Rule on Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements.
Opening Statement of Chairman Daniel Maffei at Informal Hearing of the Federal Maritime Commission Examining Impacts to Shipping Resulting from Current Conditions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Regions
Opening Statement of Commissioner Carl Bentzel at Informal Hearing of the Federal Maritime Commission Examining Impacts to Shipping Resulting from Current Conditions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Regions
Opening Statement of Commissioner Max Vekich at Informal Hearing of the Federal Maritime Commission Examining Impacts to Shipping Resulting from Current Conditions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Regions
Commissioner Sola Meets with Mayor Sandy Stimpson in Mobile, Alabama
Commissioner Louis E. Sola visited Mobile, Alabama, in late January where he met with Mayor Sandy Stimpson to discuss the port’s growth in Mobile.
FMC Releases Schedule for Hearing on Threats to Shipping
Decisions, Orders & Enforcement
Order Affirming Initial Decision and Remanding for Further Proceedings—Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference, American Trucking Associations, Inc. v. Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association Inc; Consolidated Chassis Management, LLC; et. al (Docket No. 20-14)
Competition & Agreements
Maersk/Hapag-Lloyd Slot Exchange Agreement (No. 201309-001)
HMM/ONE PSX Space Charter Agreement (No. 201400-001)
Hyundai Glovis/Grimaldi North Europe Space Charter Agreement (No. 201418)
WHL/ONE Vessel Sharing Agreement (No. 201419)
Sallaum/K Line Space Charter Agreement (No. 201420)
OTI Licensing Activity
Applications 58
Revocations 14
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