Federal Maritime Commission Logs New Shipping Agreements
Published Date: 10/27/2026
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Summary
The Federal Maritime Commission announced new shipping agreements that affect ports and shipping companies. These changes set local rules for the Port of New York and New Jersey until 2030, adjust shipping space between CMA CGM and COSCO, and expand CMA CGM’s service area to include Spain, Portugal, and Germany. If you’re involved in shipping or port operations, watch for comment deadlines and upcoming changes starting late 2026.
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3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Port of New York–New Jersey local rules
An amendment establishes local conditions for the Port of New York and New Jersey covering October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2030. The proposed effective date for this amendment is October 21, 2026; the parties listed are the International Longshoremen's Association and the Shipping Association of New York and New Jersey.
CMA CGM to COSCO: 250 TEU allocation
An amendment would revise the allocation chartered by CMA CGM to COSCO to 250 TEUs per vessel sailing. The proposed effective date for this change is December 6, 2026.
CMA CGM/Neoline adds Spain, Portugal, Germany
An amendment would expand the geographic scope of the CMA CGM/Neoline North Europe–USEC service space charter agreement by adding Spain, Portugal, and Germany. The proposed effective date for this geographic expansion is December 5, 2026.
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