Notice of Agreements Filed under the Shipping Act of 1984
Summary
The Federal Maritime Commission published notices of two maritime shipping agreement filings under the Shipping Act of 1984. The Caribbean Shipowners Association amendment expands geographic scope to include Sint Maarten. The Sallaum Lines/Liberty Global Logistics space charter agreement updates party identity, address information, and expands to all US trades. Interested parties may submit comments within 12 days of publication.
What changed
The FMC published notices of two maritime shipping agreement filings. The Caribbean Shipowners Association amendment (Agreement No. 010979-070) adds the Dutch portion of Saint Martin (Sint Maarten) to its geographic scope. The Sallaum Lines/Liberty Global Logistics LLC Space Charter Agreement (Agreement No. 201357-001) changes the Sallaum entity party, updates Liberty Global Logistics' address, and expands geographic scope to all trades to/from the United States. Both agreements have a proposed effective date of May 14, 2026.
Maritime shipping companies, logistics providers, and ocean carriers operating in Caribbean trades or US international shipping routes should review these agreement filings for potential competitive impacts. Parties may submit relevant comments to the FMC Secretary within 12 days of publication to inform the Commission's review process.
What to do next
- Review agreement filings at www.fmc.gov for relevance to your operations
- Submit comments to Secretary@fmc.gov within 12 days if desired
- Contact Office of General Counsel at (202) 523-5740 for agreement copies
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Notice of Agreements Filed
A Notice by the Federal Maritime Commission on 04/08/2026
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The Commission hereby gives notice of filing of the following agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties may submit comments, relevant information, or documents regarding the agreement to the Secretary by email at Secretary@fmc.gov, or by mail, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street, ( printed page 17806) Washington, DC 20573. Comments will be most helpful to the Commission if received within 12 days of the date this notice appears in the Federal Register, and the Commission requests that comments be submitted within 7 days on agreements that request expedited review. Copies of agreements are available through the Commission's website (www.fmc.gov) or by contacting the Office of General Counsel at (202)-523-5740 or GeneralCounsel@fmc.gov.
Agreement No.: 010979-070.
Agreement Name: Caribbean Shipowners Association.
Parties: Crowley Caribbean Services LLC; Hybur Ltd.; King Ocean Services Limited, Inc.; Seaboard Marine Ltd.; and Tropical Shipping & Construction Co., Ltd.
Filing Party: Wayne Rohde, Cozen O'Connor.
Synopsis: The amendment adds the Dutch portion of the island of Saint Martin (Sint Maarten) to the geographic scope of the Agreement.
Proposed Effective Date: 5/14/2026.
Location: https://www2.fmc.gov/FMC.Agreements.Web/Public/AgreementHistory/1194.
Agreement No.: 201357-001.
Agreement Name: Sallaum Lines/Liberty Global Logistics LLC Space Charter Agreement.
Parties: Sallaum Lines Ltd; and Liberty Global Logistics LLC.
Filing Party: Wayne Rohde, Cozen O'Connor.
Synopsis: The amendment would change the Sallaum entity that is party to the agreement, update the address of Liberty Global Logistics and expand the geographic scope of the agreement to cover all trades to/from the United States.
Proposed Effective Date: 5/14/2026.
Location: https://www2.fmc.gov/FMC.Agreements.Web/Public/AgreementHistory/39512.
Dated: April 3, 2026.
David Eng,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-06730 Filed 4-7-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6730-02-P
Published Document: 2026-06730 (91 FR 17805)
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