The list is designed to stop price-fixing amongst state-owned shipping lines. Listed lines must notify FMC before changing their shipping tariffs and wait a month before altering them, on top of normal filing rules for shipping lines sailing into the US.
The FMC unamiously granted the expemtion which UASC lodged a petition for last year.
FMC comissioner William Doyle commented: "United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) is an industry leader and a pioneer of sorts in international shipping.
"I am increasingly impressed with their transparent communications that informs the shipping public of changes to their sailing schedule and their environmental stewardship."
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