Federal Maritime Commission Publishes Notice of Two Shipping Agreements Filed
The Federal Maritime Commission has published notice of two cooperative shipping agreements filed under the Shipping Act of 1984. An amendment to a Crowley and King Ocean agreement covering Dominican Republic and Haiti shipping limits the companies' ability to jointly negotiate with port terminal operators. A separate new agreement between Sallaum Lines SA and Siem Car Carriers AS covers limited cooperation, including vessel space chartering. Both carry a proposed effective date of 10/27/2026, and the public may submit comments.
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What does it mean?
Two groups of shipping companies have filed paperwork with a US government body describing how they plan to work together. Members of the public can send comments to the Commission. These are proposals, and the stated start date is 10/27/2026.
Who is affected?
The shipping companies that are party to these agreements, and the port terminal operators they deal with.
What changes?
The Crowley and King Ocean agreement is amended so that its parties no longer have authority to negotiate and/or contract jointly with marine terminal operators.