Applications Open for FMC's National Shipper Advisory Committee

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is now accepting applications for its newly created National Shipper Advisory Committee. This new advisory group opens for applications just days after TIA’s Airfreight and International Conference Committee met with Commissioner Carl Bentzel, who spoke about his role in the Federal Government, what issues are facing the supply chain and answered questions directly from TIA members.

In 2020, the 116th Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which includes the creation of a National Advisory Committee to be placed under the FMC. Today, we are inviting TIA members to formally apply for a seat at the table and join the National Shipper Advisory Committee. The purpose of the committee is as stated on the FMC website:

“The Committee will provide information, insight, and expertise pertaining to conditions in the ocean freight delivery system to the Commission. Specifically, the Committee will advise the Commission on policies relating to the competitiveness, reliability, integrity, and fairness of the international ocean freight delivery system.”

The committee will consist of 12 members who import goods and 12 that export. You can view more information in the following notices. As always TIA will be happy to walk you through this process and assist in any way possible to navigate this process. If interested, please contact TIA at Advocacy@tianet.org. The application closes June 30, 2021.

Official Advisory Committee Charter

FMC Advisory Committee Application