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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.
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.
October 2025
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) closed effective October 1, 2025, as part of the federal government shutdown. The FMC’s regulations, however, remain in force during the federal government shutdown. There is no impact on FMC…
October 2025
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received two new formal complaints in September 2025 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Shipment Handling Practices – FMC Docket No. 25-26: Roger Waterloo…
October 2025
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced that it will only accept payments submitted through Pay.gov or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). In accordance with Executive Order 14247, Modernizing Payments to and From America’s Bank Account, the…
October 2025
Carrier members of the Caribbean Shipowners Association (CSA), FMC Agreement No. 010979, recently announced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) which will apply from October thru March. The CSA Carrier members cover the trade lanes between…
October 2025
Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective October 15, 2025, including CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag Lloyd, HMM Company Limited, Ocean…
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