The FMC's Expanding Reach: From Port Fees to Climate Policy

Join Holland & Knight and the Blue Sky Maritime Coalition for a webinar examining the Federal Maritime Commission's (FMC) expanding role in international shipping and the potential implications for maritime stakeholders.

Maritime attorneys Sean Pribyl, Lucille Marvin, Michael Amy, Ashleigh Higgs and Allison Skopec will discuss the FMC's regulatory and enforcement authority, including active investigations involving flags of convenience and global shipping chokepoints. The presentation will also address recent litigation and enforcement developments and the charge complaint process, in addition to how emerging climate policies such as the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Net-Zero Framework and alternative fuel mandates may prompt scrutiny under the Shipping Act.

Topics Include:

• FMC Authority and Oversight: how the Commission regulates international ocean transportation and protects U.S. importers, exporters and consumers
• Investigations and Enforcement: current FMC investigations, recent enforcement actions and evolving regulatory priorities
• Shipping Act Litigation: the Commission's adjudicatory process, potential causes of action and recent case developments
• Climate Policy and Maritime Trade: how the IMO Net-Zero Framework and alternative fuel mandates may intersect with the Shipping Act and FMC's Section 19 authority
• Practical Considerations: steps maritime stakeholders can take to navigate FMC oversight and prepare for the evolving regulatory landscape