Nov 20, 2025 · The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of …

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, …

The FMC issues licenses to qualified ocean transportation intermediaries (OTIs) in the U.S. and ensures that all OTIs are bonded or maintain other evidence of financial responsibility.

Automated Application for a License as an Ocean Transportation Intermediary (Online FMC-18) Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Application Worksheet (Paper Worksheet FMC-18 …

Foreign-based NVOCC OTIs that have registered by filing a current Form FMC-65, submitted the necessary proof of financial responsibility, and reported the publication of a tariff by filing a …

Oct 1, 2025 · The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) is closed effective October 1, 2025, as part of the federal government’s shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations. The …

Jan 12, 2024 · Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTIs) are either Ocean Freight Forwarders or Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers and are regulated by the FMC pursuant to the …

Dec 18, 2025 · Requiring No Cost Access to Tariff Publication Systems Names of Non-Compliant NVOCCs Posted to FMC Website Requirements for Doing Business with NVOCCs and OFFs …

Sep 23, 2024 · FMC regulations require that demurrage and detention fees serve as legitimate financial incentives to encourage cargo movement. Pursuant to these requirements, the …

Since its founding on August 12, 1961, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has worked to ensure that neither the activities of liner shipping groups nor foreign government laws or …