June 2022 Activity Report

STATEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Industry Advisory—Applicability of Provisions Contained in PL 117-146

The Commission issued an Industry Advisory about self-executing provisions of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (PL 117-146).

FMC Approves $2 Million Settlement Agreement with Hapag-Lloyd

The Federal Maritime Commission approved a settlement agreement reached between its Bureau of Enforcement and Hapag-Lloyd AG where the ocean carrier will pay a $2 million civil penalty to address alleged violations related to their detention and demurrage practices.

Commissioner Dye Releases Final Report for Fact Finding No. 29

FMC Announces Three New Initiatives to Assist Shippers and Improve Supply Chain Performance

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is establishing three new initiatives that will provide enhanced assistance to shippers, continue to improve legal and regulatory compliance of regulated entities, and focus on remedies to supply chain problems.

Statement of Daniel B. Maffei on Passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022

Chairman Maffei issued a statement commending the passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022.

Chairman Maffei Addresses AgTC Annual Meeting

Chairman Daniel B. Maffei delivered the keynote address at the Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) Annual Meeting last week, addressing the recently passed Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 and outlining new initiatives implemented by the Commission to mitigate supply chain congestion and related issues.

Letter of Commissioner Sola to President Biden

Commissioner Louis E. Sola wrote the President on June 23, 2022, regarding the Hugh Leatherman terminal in Charleston, South Carolina.

Statement of Commissioner Max M. Vekich Regarding USDA Initiative to Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports and West Coast Ports

Commissioner Max M. Vekich commended Secretary Tom Vilsack for the recently announced U.S. Department of Agriculture initiative that will assist American-grown agricultural products to reach global markets.

Statement by Commissioners Carl W. Bentzel and Max Vekich on FMC’s Approval of the $2 Million Settlement Agreement with Hapag-Lloyd

Commissioners Bentzel and Vekich commended the Commission’s Bureau of Enforcement for its work in reaching a $2 million settlement agreement with Hapag-Lloyd with regards to unreasonable assessment of detention and demurrage charges.

Statements of Commissioners Bentzel, Sola, and Vekich regarding Comments Submitted to the Surface Transportation Board on the Proposed Consolidation of the Railroad Systems of the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Kansas City Southern Railway

Federal Maritime Commissioners Carl W. Bentzel, Louis E. Sola, and Max M. Vekich, in their capacity as individual Commissioners, submitted comments to the Surface Transportation Board objecting to the proposed consolidation of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Ltd. and the Kansas City Southern Railway.

Meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission—June 22, 2022

The Commission held a closed meeting pursuant to authority under 46 U.S.C. § 46103(c); 46 C.F.R. § 503.84.

FMC has Completed Conducting Server and Application Maintenance

The Federal Maritime Commission has completed conducting server maintenance

May 2022 Activity Report

DECISIONS, ORDERS, & ENFORCEMENT

Order Discontinuing Proceeding—Fact Finding No. 29, International Ocean Supply Chain Engagement (Fact Finding No. 29)

Notice Not to Review—Foreign Tire Sales, Inc. v. Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corporation as Agent for Evergreen Line, Evergreen Group DBA Evergreen Line (No. 22-05)

Order Affirming Initial Decision on Remand—MAVL Capital Inc.. Et Al. v. Marine Transport Logistics, Inc. Et Al. (No. 16-16)Initial Decision Approving Settlement Agreement issued on April 13, 2022

Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Petition for Reconsideration—Santa Fe Discount Cruise Parking, Inc. DBA EZ Cruise Parking, Lighthouse Parking Inc. and Sylvia Robledo BA 81st Dolphin Parking v. The Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves and the Galveston Port Facilities Corporation (No. 14-06)Initial Decision Approving Settlement Agreement issued April 11, 2022

COMPETITION & AGREEMENTS

Agreements Filed

Sealand/Zim Gulf-ECSA Space Charter Agreement (No. 201258-002)

Digital Container Shipping Association Agreement (No. 201288-005)

Sealead Shipping DMCC/T.S. Lines Ltd. Vessel Sharing Agreement (N0. 201388)

Westwood/Swire Shipping Trans Pacific Space Charter Agreement (No. 201389)

OTI LICENSING

OTI Licensing Activity

Applications 31

Revocations & Surrenders 29

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