Federal Maritime Commission

The Federal Maritime Commission is a bipartisan, independent federal agency established in 1961 which regulates waterborne foreign and domestic offshore commerce, and assures fair, equitable and open international seaborne trade between the U.S. and other nations.

Moran Named Commissioner Of The Federal Maritime Commission ITY National Archives 1998

DEPUTY SECRETARY DOWNEY: We are continuing to -- the Federal Maritime Commission will be the ones that would put those sanctions in place -- expect to continue the sanctions if there are not changes in the port practices in Japan.

Dot Deputy Sec Downing Briefing On Nextea ITY National Archives 1997

Another factor that may loom large in the near future is the Federal Maritime Commission, which is taking an increasing interest in the plans of the carrier groups that are starting to replace the conferences.

Purchasing - Top Stories 2010

Another factor that may loom large in the near future is the Federal Maritime Commission, which is taking an increasing interest in the plans of the carrier groups that are starting to replace the conferences.

Purchasing - Top Stories 2010

Government's independent regulatory agency has long posted this blunt warning on its site: "Note: The Federal Maritime Commission has very limited jurisdiction over cruise lines."

New federal law promotes safety and security of cruise passengers 2010

The Federal Maritime Commission states this plainly: "The FMC has limited jurisdiction over cruise vessels and operators."

Not happy with cruise itinerary changes? What to know, what to do 2010

Once Federal Maritime Commission approves the plan, the city will improve both local air quality and job quality by allowing only licensed trucking companies to service the port.

Amy Traub: Metro Inequality: What Cities Can Do About the Shrinking Middle Class 2010

Rep. James Oberstar, a Minnesota Democrat who heads the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, is pressing the Federal Maritime Commission to look into whether carriers are engaging in anti-competitive behavior by restricting capacity to raise rates.

Export Revival Threatened By Shipping Bottlenecks Jennifer Levitz 2010

The Federal Maritime Commission in the U.S., where carriers enjoy broad antitrust immunity, has opened a "fact finding" investigation into shipping rates.

U.S., EU Scrutinize Container Shipping Rates 2010

Once Federal Maritime Commission approves the plan, the city will improve both local air quality and job quality by allowing only licensed trucking companies to service the port.

Amy Traub: Metro Inequality: What Cities Can Do About the Shrinking Middle Class 2010