The Federal Maritime Commission is seeking input on seven international maritime chokepoints to identify any regulations, policies, or practices that create unfavorable shipping conditions. The seven chokepoints being examined are: the Northern Sea Passage, the English Channel, the Malacca Strait, the Singapore Strait, the Strait of Gibraltar, the Panama Canal, and the Suez Canal. The Commission is specifically interested in responses from foreign governments, container shipping companies, vessel owners, bulk cargo operators, and tramp operators to six specific questions listed in the Federal Register. The review is open for public comments until Mary 13, 2025.
