New FMC Rules for Ocean Common Carriers

New FMC Rules for Containerized Cargo-March 1, 2025

Ocean common carriers must file documented export strategies with the Federal Maritime Commission beginning March 1, 2025, and at least annually every following year. Filings must include information on services offered, markets served, pricing strategies and equipment provisioning. The submissions must be prospective in nature, providing clear information to the FMC about how ocean carriers will serve the US export market. Multiple filings in a year are permitted if circumstances warrant.