FMC welcomes Commissioner Robert J. Harvey
On June 1, Robert J. Harvey of Florida was sworn in as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). Harvey was nominated by President Trump on September 3, 2025, to serve
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Maersk to pay $1.9M in FMC civil penalties
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has reached a compromise agreement with Maersk A/S that will see the Copenhagen-headquartered container shipping giant pay $1,900,000 in civil penalties. The agreement resolves allegations that Maersk
Chairman DiBella joins the U.S. delegation to the IMO
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Laura DiBella joined the U.S. delegation to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) this week for the 84th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee in London. As
FMC monitoring Strait of Hormuz surcharges
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) reports that it is closely monitoring the impact the current conflict in the Middle East is having on shipping conditions through the Strait of Hormuz. Under its
Laura DiBella designated Chairman of the FMC
President Trump has designated Laura DiBella to serve as Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. Chairman DiBella, who was sworn in as a Commissioner on January 6, was nominated by President Trump
FMC slaps MSC with $22.6M civil penalty
Following an enforcement proceeding (Docket No. 23-08) the Federal Maritime Commission has hit MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.) with a civil penalty totaling $22.67 million for three types of Shipping Act violations.
Two FMC Commissioners applaud Administration action to close Harbor Maintenance Fee loophole
Federal Maritime Commissioners Max Vekich and Laura DiBella are commendig the Administration for taking steps to close land border tax loopholes that Canada and Mexico have been using to redirect supply chains
Sola steps down as FMC Chairman
Louis E. Sola announced yesterday that June 30, 2025, will mark the conclusion of his tenure as Chairman of the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). “Nominated by President Donald J. Trump in
FMC opens investigation into flagging practices
The Federal Maritime Commission is conducting an investigation to examine whether the vessel flagging laws, regulations, or practices of certain foreign governments create unfavorable shipping conditions in the foreign trade of the
Sola designated Chairman of Federal Maritime Commission
President Donald J. Trump has designated Louis E. “Lou” Sola to serve as the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). Chairman Sola has served as a Commissioner of the FMC since