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DPI helps companies obtain and maintain U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) licenses and registrations.

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DPI helps companies comply with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission regulations for tariffs and alternatives to tariff rate publication.

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We help logistics companies comply with U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regulations.

As experts in FMC compliance, we provide assistance with FMC tariffs, FMC licensing and registration, service contracts, and much more.

Whether you’re operating a Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier, Vessel-Operating Common Carrier, Ocean Freight Forwarder, or Marine Terminal Operator, our expert staff are ready to assist you.

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May 2025

USTR Updates Section 301 Actions to Combat China’s Maritime Dominance

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued an updated notice of action and proposed action that revises the previously announced fees on Chinese-built ships to promote the transport of goods on U.S.…

May 2025

Statement of Chairman Sola – Registries Must Close Rolls to Shadow Fleet Vessels

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Louis Sola issued a statement calling for the closure of all shipping registries to shadow fleet vessels. Chairman Sola noted that “pariah regimes use shadow fleets to evade…

May 2025

FMC Adds PRC-Based Chipolbrok to Controlled Carrier List

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) recently classified the Chinese-Polish Joint Stock Shipping Company (Chipolbrok) as a controlled carrier of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The FMC added Chipolbrok to the Commission’s official Controlled…

May 2025

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective May 15, 2025 and June 1, 2025

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective May 15, 2025, including CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag Lloyd, HMM Company Limited, Ocean…