FMC July 2023 Activity Report

Statements & Announcements

Industry Advisory—Requirements for Doing Business with NVOCCs and OFFs

The Federal Maritime Commission reminds Common Carriers, including Vessel-Operating Common Carriers (VOCCs), they must meet their compliance obligations when doing business with Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) and Ocean Freight Forwarders (OFFs).

Notice to Passengers Regarding Vantage Travel Services, Inc.

The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) is aware that Vantage Travel Services, Inc. filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Consumers should consult the Vantage website for information regarding the status of the company’s business and operations.

Commissioner Rebecca Dye Proposes Reforms to International Ocean Supply Chain Practices: Empty Container Return, Early Return Date, and Container Pickup (Notice of Container Availability)

Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye is proposing to reform three practices of ocean carriers and marine terminal operators at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and the Port of New York and New Jersey that relate to container returns, earliest return date, and container pickup (notice of availability).

June 2023 Activity Report

Decisions, Orders & Enforcement

Notice Not to Review—Globerunners, Inc. v. Hoyer Global (USA), Inc (No. 22-27)

Initial Decision Approving Settlement Agreement (June 28, 2023)    Competition & Agreements    Central America Discussion Agreement (No. 011075-083)

Maersk/APL Slot Exchange Agreement (No. 012307-007)

THE Alliance Agreement (No. 012430-007)

THE Alliance/Zim MED-USEC Slot Exchange Agreement (No. 012447-002)

THE Alliance/CMA CGM Space Charter Agreement (No 012462-002)

HMM HLC PSX Space Charter Agreement (No. 201406)

HMM Yang Ming PSX Space Charter Agreement (No. 201407)

OTI Licensing Activity

Applications 58
Revocations 18

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