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DPI helps companies obtain and maintain U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) licenses and registrations.
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June 2026
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) welcomed new Commissioner Robert J. Harvey of Florida. Commissioner Harvey was sworn in as a Commissioner on June 3, 2026 for a term expiring on June 30, 2029. Prior to…
June 2026
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced a compromise agreement with Maersk A/S recovering $1,900,000 in civil penalties in May 2026. The compromise agreement resolved allegations that Maersk violated the Shipping Act and the FMC’s…
June 2026
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received two new formal complaints in May 2026 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Demurrage Practices – FMC Docket No. 26-07: Down Quark Systems,…
June 2026
Several carriers serving the USA/East Asia trade lanes (U.S. Exports) have adjusted their fuel surcharges for the July to September 2026 quarter. Here is a table of carriers that have posted BAF amounts: TRANSPACIFIC WESTBOUND…
June 2026
Several carriers serving the East Asia/USA trade lanes (U.S. Imports) have adjusted fuel surcharges effective July 1 through September 30, 2026. Details are as follows. TRANSPACIFIC EASTBOUND (Asia to USA) BUNKER ADJUSTMENT FACTOR (BAF), July…
June 2026
Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective June 15, 2026, including CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag Lloyd, HMM Company Limited, Yang…
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