Signals™ Headlines – December 4, 2013

December 2013

Comments on the P3 Network Vessel Sharing Agreement Reach FMC

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received several comments on the P3 Network Vessel Sharing Agreement, FMC Agreement No. 012230, urging it to take a c…

December 2013

Senior FMC Executives Assume New Responsibilities

FMC Chairman Mario Cordero announced that the following FMC Senior Executives have taken on new leadership responsibilities. Florence Carr is now …

December 2013

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Surcharges, File GRIs Effective December and January

Carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223 serving the East Asia/USA trade lanes will adjust sever…

December 2013

TSA Westbound Carriers Adjust Surcharge Amounts for January to March 2014 Quarter

Members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement Westbound (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223, whose member carriers serve the USA/East Asia trade …

Signals™ Headlines – November 5, 2013

November 2013

FMC Collects $617,500 in Civil Penalties

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced it recently entered into seven compromise agreements recovering a total of $617,500 in civil penalties from NVO…

November 2013

FMC Chairman Calls for Global Regulatory Summit on P3 Network Vessel Sharing Agreement

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Chairman, Mario Cordero, issued a call to fellow regulators in the European Union and the People's Republic of…

Signals™ Headlines – October 3, 2013

October 2013

FMC Chairman Cordero Testifies to Congress Regarding Regulatory Review

FMC Chairman Mario Cordero testified before the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation on September 10, 2013. In his remarks, Chairman …

October 2013

Transpacific EB Carriers Adjust Surcharges, File Another GRI, Increases AMS Fee

Carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223 serving the East Asia/USA trade lanes, have adjusted bu…

Signals™ Headlines – September 5, 2013

September 2013

FMC Revokes License of Transporte Medrano, Inc. D/B/A Medrano Express

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has revoked the ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license of Transporte Medrano, Inc. d/b/a Medrano Express’ (Med…

September 2013

Docket 13-06: FMC Amends its Rules of Practice and Procedure

Effective July 29, 2013, the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 46 CFR Part 502, were amended to provide to update, clarify, and reduc…

September 2013

Transpacific EB Carriers Adjust Fuel Charges and CAF Effective October 1, 2013

Carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223 serving the East Asia/USA trade lanes, will adjust bunk…

September 2013

TSA Westbound Carriers Update Surcharges Effective 01Oct2013 thru 31Dec2013

Members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement Westbound (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223, whose member carriers serve the USA/East Asia trade …

September 2013

TSA Westbound GRI Postponed for Most Carriers, TSA EB GRI Became Effective Sep 1

Several members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223 serving the USA/East Asia trade lanes, have delayed imp…

Signals™ Headlines – August 5, 2013

August 2013

New FMC Registration Regulations for NVOCCs Outside the USA

A new regulation issued by the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) will require Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) outside the USA serving the US…

August 2013

FMC Authorizes Use of NRAs by NVOCCs Outside the USA

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued a new final rule authorizing the use of NVOCC Negotiated Rate Agreements (NRAs) by registered NVOC…

August 2013

Federal Maritime Commission to Share US Customs ACE Data

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the recent signing of an Automated Commercial Environm…

August 2013

Several TSA Westbound Carrier Members File General Rate Increases Effective September 1, 2013

Several members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement Westbound (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223, whose member carriers serve the USA/East Asi…

August 2013

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Delay PSS, File General Rate Increases Effective September 1, 2013

Several members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223 serving the East Asia/USA trade lanes, have delayed imp…

Signals™ Headlines – July 3, 2013

July 2013

FMC Seeks Comments on Proposed Amendments to OTI Regulations: Docket 13-05

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) seeks comments on recently issued proposed amendments to its rules governing the licensing, financial responsibility…

July 2013

Vern W. Hill Appointed as FMC Managing Director

Chairman Mario Cordero has appointed Vern W. Hill as Managing Director of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), effective June 2, 2013. Mr. Hill …

July 2013

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File Peak Season Surcharges Effective August 1

Carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223 serving the East Asia/USA trade lanes file Peak Season …

July 2013

TSA Westbound Carriers Reduced BAF, IFC, CAF Effective July to September 2013

Members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement Westbound (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223, whose member carriers serve the USA/East Asia trade …

Signals™ Headlines – June 5, 2013

June 2013

FMC Issues Proposed Amendments to OTI Regulations: Docket 13-05

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) recently voted to move forward with proposed amendments to its rules governing the licensing, financial responsibili…

June 2013

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Reduce Surcharges, Announce GRI Effective July 1

Carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223 serving the East Asia/USA trade lanes will reduce sever…

June 2013

TSA Westbound Carriers Reduce Surcharge Amounts for July to September 2013 Quarter

Members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement Westbound (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223, whose member carriers serve the USA/East Asia trade …

Signals™ Headlines – May 3, 2013

May 2013

Transpacific Stabilization Agreement Merger Approved by FMC, Effective April 14, 2013

Carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223, serving the East Asia/USA trade lane have finalized a proposal wit…

May 2013

Cordero Replaces Lidinsky as FMC Chairman, Testifies to Congress Regarding 2013 Budget

President Barack Obama has designated Mario Cordero as the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, replacing former Chairman Richard A. Lidins…

May 2013

SMX, ILA Ratify New Six Year Master Contract

Members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have recently negotiated and ratified …

May 2013

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Postpone General Rate Increases to May 21, 2013

Carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223 serving the East Asia/USA trade lanes have announced po…

Signals™ Headlines – April 3, 2013

April 2013

FMC Commissioners Vote to Allow G-6 Alliance Agreement to Enter into Effect in the USA

Commissioners of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) have voted in approval of a new G-6 Alliance Agreement, FMC Agreement No. 012194, to enter into effect. …

April 2013

FMC Requests Additional Information from Consolidated Chassis Management Pool Agreement

The Federal Maritime Commission has requested that the parties to the Consolidated Chassis Management Pool Agreement (CCM), FMC Agreement No. 01196…

April 2013

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Announce General Rate Increase for May 1, 2013

Carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223 serving the East Asia/USA trade lane have announced Gen…

April 2013

WTSA Carriers Implement Reduced Surcharge Amounts for April to June 2013

The Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (WTSA), FMC Agreement No. 011325, whose member carriers serve the U.S. export trades from the US…

Signals™ Headlines – March 5, 2013

March 2013

FMC Issues Proposed Rulemaking to Extend Use of NRAs for NVOCCs Outside of the USA

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has released for comment a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that, when final, will allow all Non Vessel Operating Common Car…

March 2013

FMC Issues Final Rule Increasing Passenger Vessel Operator Financial Responsibility Requirement

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued a final rule in Docket 11-16 amending its rules that require passenger vessel operators (PVOs) …

March 2013

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Reduce Surcharges, Announce General Rate Increase April 1

Carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223 serving the East Asia/USA trade lane will reduce sev…

March 2013

WTSA Carriers Reduce Surcharge Amounts for April to June 2013 Quarter

The Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (WTSA), FMC Agreement No. 011325, whose member carriers serve the U.S. export trades from the…

Signals™ Headlines – February 5, 2013

February 2013

William P. Doyle Confirmed as FMC Commissioner, Replaces Commissioner Joseph Brennan

The United States Senate has confirmed William P. Doyle of Pennsylvania to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for the term expiring June 30, 2013. Commissi…

February 2013

Transpacific Stabilization Agreement Maintains Surcharge Levels Through March 2013

Carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223, serving the East Asia/USA trade lane will maintain …

February 2013

American President Lines, OOCL File GRIs on Transatlantic Rates

Select ocean carriers have announced General Rate Increases (GRIs) in the transatlantic trade lanes between the United States and Europe. These…

February 2013

WTSA Carriers Retain Surcharge Amounts for January to March 2013 Quarter

The Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (WTSA), FMC Agreement No. 011325, whose member carriers serve the U.S. export trades from the…

February 2013

FMC Delays Expansion of TSA Carrier Agreement, Requests More Information

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has requested additional information from the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) regarding the…

Signals™ Headlines – February 5, 2013

February 2013

William P. Doyle Confirmed as FMC Commissioner, Replaces Commissioner Joseph Brennan

The United States Senate has confirmed William P. Doyle of Pennsylvania to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for the term expiring June 30, 2013. Commissi…

February 2013

Transpacific Stabilization Agreement Maintains Surcharge Levels Through March 2013

Carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223, serving the East Asia/USA trade lane will maintain …

February 2013

American President Lines, OOCL File GRIs on Transatlantic Rates

Select ocean carriers have announced General Rate Increases (GRIs) in the transatlantic trade lanes between the United States and Europe. These…

February 2013

WTSA Carriers Retain Surcharge Amounts for January to March 2013 Quarter

The Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (WTSA), FMC Agreement No. 011325, whose member carriers serve the U.S. export trades from the…

Signals™ Headlines – January 4, 2013

January 2013

ILA, USMX Agree to Contract Extension, Year-End Strike Averted, Surcharges Delayed

Members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have agreed to a thirty (30) day extension of t…

January 2013

TSA Carriers File for Single Transpacific Discussion Agreement with FMC

Carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223, serving the East Asia/USA trade lane have filed an …

January 2013

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Announce GRI Effective January 15, 2013

Carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223 serving the East Asia/USA trade lane have announced …

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