📦New Postal Service Agreements
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Learn More⚓Maritime Complaint Filed Against Priva Logistics Inc.
The Federal Maritime Commission has received a complaint from American Iron & Metal Company Inc. against Priva Logistics Inc. concerning alleged violations of the Shipping Act related to the release of sea waybills. The case will be handled by the Office of Administrative Law Judges, with deadlines for responses and decisions set in the following years.
Learn More📦USPS Notice on Priority Mail & Negotiated Service Agreements
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Learn More🚢MARAD Rescinds Outdated Shipping Priority Regulations
MARAD is rescinding four obsolete parts in its regulations pertaining to procedures for assigning priority use of commercial shipping services and port facilities, vessel allocation services, and port utilization under Title I of the Defense Production Act (DFA) of 1950. On October 1, 2012, the Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary (OST) established the Department's Transportation Priorities and Allocation System (TPAS) in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 33, which replaces the subject regulations in 46 CFR parts 340 and 345-347 regarding priority use and allocation of shipping services, restrictions on port utilization transfer or changes, the standard form of service agreements for ports, and the standard form of marine terminal contracts. Rescinding these regulations will improve clarity with respect to the implementation and administration of TPAS and recognize the centralization of TPAS within DOT its administration by OST.
Learn More📦Phillip Marciano LLC Files Complaint Against US Cargo Services Inc.
The Federal Maritime Commission has received a complaint from Phillip Marciano LLC against US Cargo Services Inc. alleging violations related to shipping container delivery and improper charge demands. The complaint raises important regulatory considerations for common carriers under the Shipping Act of 1984 and indicates that a formal review process is underway.
Learn More📦New Postal Products
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Learn More📦Proposed Rule to Reduce Costs for Hazardous Materials Shipments
This NPRM proposes to remove undue regulatory burdens by allowing for a reduced sized marking for limited quantity shipments of hazardous materials.
Learn More📦USPS Notice of Priority Mail Negotiated Service Agreements
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Learn More🚢Notice of New Shipping Agreement Filed by Federal Maritime Commission
The Federal Maritime Commission announces the filing of the ZIM/ONE ZGT Space Charter Agreement, authorizing ZIM to charter shipping space to Ocean Network Express for trades between U.S. ports and various South American and Caribbean ports. Interested parties are invited to comment on the agreement to inform the commission's review process.
Learn More🚢Federal Maritime Commission Complaint Filed Against Top Shipping Systems
The Federal Maritime Commission has received a complaint from FormuKleen, Inc. against Top Shipping Systems, Corp., alleging violations of the Shipping Act and regulatory statutes concerning container management and related charges. The complaint is currently under the jurisdiction of the Office of Administrative Law Judges, with decisions expected by the end of 2026.
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