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FMC Tariff Compliance

DPI helps companies all over the world comply with U.S. Federal Maritime Commission regulations.

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The best guidance and support for compliance with U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regulations.

We help logistics companies around the globe navigate FMC compliance.

FMC Licenses & Registration

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

  • 1000s of FMC Applications Approved
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  • 45 Years Experience
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DPI Knowledge Center

Stay on top of U.S. Federal Maritime Commission compliance with the DPI’s Knowledge Center. Check out our informative articles and video tutorials.

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FMC Tariffs

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

  • 2500+ FMC Tariffs Published
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  • Support for Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers, Vessel-Operating Common Carriers, & Marine Terminal Operators
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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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DPI's Monthly Update – Signals™

May 2022

FMC Proposes Update to Tariff Regulations

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) putting forward updates to key provisions of tariff regulations. These updates are intended to clarify existing regulations and address changes in the…

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May 2022

FMC Chairman Maffei Requests Budget Increase

U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei requested a substantial budget increase in his testimony before the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation in support of the FMC’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget request…

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May 2022

NSAC Meets to Vote on Committee Recommendations

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission’s National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC) held a meeting to vote on recommendations and discuss committee updates on April 27, 2022. At their first in-person meeting since the committee’s establishment in…

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May 2022

FMC Receives Three New Formal Complaints

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received three new formal complaints in April 2022 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations.  Fraud and Coercion:  Aeneas Exporting LLC,  a U.S.-based car exporter, filed…

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Review the U.S. Shipping Act to learn about your obligations as an ocean common carrier or ocean freight forwarder.

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