Posts Tagged ‘OTI’

Commission Advisory Regarding Red Sea Surcharges

The Commission recognizes that the threat to commercial shipping imposes costs on the maritime transportation industry. The FMC has announced a hearing to explore Red Sea shipping issues. Under statutory authority, the Commission and its staff are closely monitoring rates, charges, and rules that common carriers have implemented as a… Read More »

Industry Advisory – Requiring No Cost Access to Tariff Publication Systems

Common Carriers and Conferences must provide public access to their tariff publication systems free of charge effective February 1, 2024. This requirement is established pursuant to a Final Rule, published on January 2, 2024, amending 46 CFR §520. A Common Carrier or Conference that fails to provide the public access… Read More »

Industry Advisory – Names of Non-Compliant NVOCCs Posted to FMC Website

The Federal Maritime Commission will begin posting the names of Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) that do not publish a tariff, contrary to Commission regulations (46 C.F.R. §520.3(a)). The public is advised that the NVOCCs listed are at risk of the Commission taking steps to revoke the license or terminate the… Read More »

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). Common Carriers must verify NVOCCs and OFFs are compliant with all applicable regulatory and statutory requirements related to licensing,… Read More »

Industry Advisory—Requirement to Maintain Accurate Information on FMC Form FMC-1

The Federal Maritime Commission reminds common carriers and marine terminal operators they must maintain an accurate Common Carrier Tariff and MTO Schedule Registration Form (FMC-1). Any changes to information submitted through the FMC-1 must immediately be sent to the Commission. Existing filers should review information previously submitted to the Commission… Read More »