Shipping Giants Add Colombia: FMC's Latest Cargo Shuffle
Published Date: 3/19/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Maritime Commission announced a new deal between CMA CGM and Marfret to share ships on routes that now include Colombia. This change updates how refrigerated cargo space is shared and will start on April 21, 2025. Shipping companies and others involved should review and comment quickly, as this could affect shipping options and costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Route Expansion Includes Colombia
The CMA CGM/Marfret vessel-sharing agreement amendment expands its geographic scope to include Colombia, effective April 21, 2025. The change was filed with the Federal Maritime Commission as Agreement No. 011931-012.
Revised Reefer Slot Allocation
The amendment revises the agreement's agreed allocation of refrigerated (reefer) slots among the parties, with the amendment proposed to take effect April 21, 2025. This change concerns how refrigerated cargo space is shared between CMA CGM and Marfret.
Time-Sensitive Comment Opportunity
Interested parties may submit comments to the Federal Maritime Commission; the Commission asks that comments be received within 12 days of the notice appearing in the Federal Register (the notice appears March 19, 2025, so within 12 days) and requests comments within 7 days for agreements seeking expedited review. Copies of the agreement are available on the Commission website and via the Office of Agreements.
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