⚓Federal Maritime Commission's Investigation into Flagging Practices
The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) is initiating a nonadjudicatory investigation into whether the vessel flagging laws, regulations, or practices of foreign countries, including so-called flags of convenience, or competitive methods employed by the owners, operators, agents, or masters of foreign-flagged vessels, are creating unfavorable shipping conditions in the foreign trade of the United States. The Commission invites the public to submit comments for its consideration.
Learn More🚢National Shipper Advisory Committee Meeting - June 2025
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC or Committee), pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Committee advises the Federal Maritime Commission (Commission). The meeting will be held for the purpose of soliciting and discussing information, insight, and expertise pertaining to conditions in the ocean freight delivery system relevant to the Commission.
Learn More📦USPS Notice on Priority Mail & Ground Advantage Service Agreement
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⚓Complaint Filed Against Shipping Companies in North Carolina
A complaint has been initiated with the Federal Maritime Commission by Francis Sheka Kanu against multiple respondents including Ejike International Trade Limited and Maersk. The complaint alleges violations related to shipment deliveries, invoking specific federal statutes and requiring timely responses for resolution.
Learn More⚰️New USPS Packaging Requirements for Cremated Remains
The Postal Service is amending Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail (Pub 52) by requiring mailers to solely use the Cremated Remains shipping supplies provided by the Postal Service when mailing human or animal cremated remains, also referred to as cremains or ashes, domestically or internationally.
Learn More📮USPS Notice for Priority Mail and Ground Advantage Contract Submission
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.
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