Federal Maritime Commission Notes Shipping Pact Changes
Published Date: 9/3/2025
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Summary
The Federal Maritime Commission announced updates to two shipping agreements involving companies like Crowley Caribbean Services and King Ocean. One change removes a member and updates contact info, while the other changes how expenses are shared. These updates take effect between late August and early October 2025, so affected companies should take note and act quickly if they want to comment.
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