Signals™ Headlines – December 3, 2014

December 2014

FMC Warns Carriers on Port Congestion Surcharges

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has warned ocean carriers that port congestion surcharges that increase costs to shippers may not be effective earlier th…

December 2014

Members of the U.S./Australasia Discussion Agreement File General Rate Increases

Carrier members of the United States/Australasia Discussion Agreement, FMC Agreement No. 011117, whose member carriers serve the USA/Australia and …

December 2014

Alameda Corridor Charges Increase Effective January 1, 2015

Several carriers have updated their FMC tariffs to increase the Alameda Corridor Charge (ACC) effective January 1, 2015. The new ACC amounts filed…

December 2014

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Surcharges for 1st Quarter and File New GRI

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

December 2014

TSA Westbound Carriers Update Surcharges, Effective January thru March 2015

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

Signals™ Headlines – November 5, 2014

November 2014

FMC Collects USD 503,000 in Penalties

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced it has entered into compromise agreements recovering a total of USD 503,000 in civil penalties. The agreements…

November 2014

TSA Carriers to Establish Minimum Rate Levels, File Another GRI and New Surcharges

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

November 2014

TSA-Westbound Carriers Set Minimum Rate Guidelines and File GRI

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

Signals™ Headlines – October 3, 2014

October 2014

FMC to Host More Public Forums on Port Congestion Issues

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has scheduled two more public forums to help examine causes and implications of congestion at U.S. ports and to explore p…

October 2014

FMC Docket 14-08 – New Procedure for Public Notification of OTI Licensing Activity

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has confirmed it will move forward with its recently announced plan to stop using the Federal Register to not…

October 2014

FMC Docket 13-05 – FMC to Amend OTI Licensing Regulations

After a full year of considering comments received on its proposed amendments to OTI licensing and bonding requirements, Federal Maritime Commissio…

October 2014

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File Another General Rate Increase Effective Oct 15, 2014

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

Signals™ Headlines – September 4, 2014

September 2014

FMC to Host Public Forums on Port Congestion Issues

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) will hold a public forum on U.S. Port Congestion: Examining Causes, Impact on Stakeholders, and Exploring Possible Soluti…

September 2014

FMC Docket 14-11 – Petition of LCL Logistix for a Declaratory Order

Pursuant to FMC's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 46 C.F.R. §502.68, LCL Logistix (India) Pvt. Ltd. dba LCL Lines, an NVOCC licensed by the Commi…

September 2014

Members of the U.S./Australasia Discussion Agreement File General Rate Increases

Carrier members of the United States/Australasia Discussion Agreement, FMC Agreement No. 011117, whose member carriers serve the USA/Australia and …

September 2014

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Surcharges for 4th Quarter and Implement GRI

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

September 2014

TSA Westbound Carriers Update Surcharges, Effective October thru December

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

Signals™ Headlines – August 5, 2014

August 2014

United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G.) Petitions FMC for Exemption

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received a petition filed by United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G.) (UASC) for an exemption from provisions of FMC's c…

August 2014

FMC Updates its Report on U.S. Cargo Moving Via Canada and Mexico Ports

FMC Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. has announced the publication of the second annual update of the FMC's 2012 "Study of U.S. Inland Contain…

August 2014

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File Another General Rate Increase Effective September 1

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

August 2014

FMC Proposes Changes to Public Notice Procedures for OTI Licensing

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued a direct final rule updating its procedure for providing public notification of Ocean Transportati…

Signals™ Headlines – July 3, 2014

July 2014

FMC Issues Statement on the P3 Network Vessel Sharing Agreement

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) noted the recent decision announced by its Chinese regulatory counterpart, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), with regard…

July 2014

FMC Docket No. 14-05, Possible Violations of the Shipping Act

A formal order of investigation has been instituted by the Federal Maritime Commission under FMC Docket No. 14-05 to determine if Huntington Intern…

July 2014

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Postpone or Reduce PSS, File GRI Effective August 1

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

July 2014

TSA Westbound Carriers File GRI Effective July 1, 2014

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

Signals™ Headlines – June 4, 2014

June 2014

CKYHE Alliance Carriers Seek FMC Approval for Discussion Agreement

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received a request from five leading container carriers for authorization to form the CKYHE Discussion Agreement, FMC…

June 2014

FMC Issues Industry Advisory on Port Congestion Surcharges

In recent months, many vessel operating common carriers and NVOCCs have updated their FMC tariff rules to provide surcharges of USD 1000 per FEU to…

June 2014

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Surcharges for July thru September Quarter

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

June 2014

TSA Westbound Carriers Update Surcharges, Effective July thru September

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

June 2014

China Customs Advance Manifest (CCAM) Regulation Effective June 28, 2014

Several leading carriers have updated the FMC tariff rules in anticipation official notice from China Customs of new regulations regarding the new …

Signals™ Headlines – May 5, 2014

May 2014

FMC Approves G6 Alliance Agreement Expansion

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has approved an amendment to the G6 Alliance Agreement, FMC Agreement No. 012194-002, to expand its scope to allow G6 ope…

May 2014

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Postpone GRI, File PSS Effective June 15

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

May 2014

TSA Westbound Carriers File GRIs for Reefer Cargoes Effective July 1, 2014

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

May 2014

Hamburg Sud and CMA CGM Increase Rates to Australia and New Zealand

Hamburg Sud and CMA CGM have filed General Rate Increases (GRIs) in their FMC tariffs for effective July 1, 2014 for cargo moving from the USA to A…

May 2014

FMC Chairman’s Earth Day Award Recognizes Efforts of Royal Caribbean CEO

FMC Chairman Mario Cordero announced that the Chairman’s Earth Day Award would recognize the environmental efforts of Richard D. Fain. Mr. Fain,…

Signals™ Headlines – April 3, 2014

April 2014

FMC Approves P3 Network Vessel Sharing Agreement

After an extensive review, the Federal Maritime Commission approved the new P3 Network Vessel Sharing Agreement, FMC Agreement No. 012230. The agreement betwe…

April 2014

FMC Collects USD 350,000 in Penalties

The Federal Maritime Commission recently announced that it has completed several compromise agreements. Details released by the FMC reveal OBI Sh…

April 2014

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File Two More GRIs

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

April 2014

TSA Westbound Carriers Implement Increased Surcharges for April to June 2014 Quarter

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

Signals™ Headlines – March 5, 2014

March 2014

Mitsui O.S.K Lines and Affiliate Pay US$ 1.275 Million Penalty

The Federal Maritime Commission announced a compromise agreement reached with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) and its corporate affiliate, Nissan Motor Car Carr…

March 2014

House Committee Leaders Introduce Bill to Increase Coast Guard and FMC Budgets

The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014 (H.R. 4005) was recently introduced in the House of Representatives by the leaders of the H…

March 2014

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Surcharges, File Two General Rate Increases

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

March 2014

TSA Westbound Carriers File General Rate Increases (GRIs) Effective in March 2014

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

Signals™ Headlines – February 5, 2014

February 2014

FMC Delays Expansion of G6 Alliance Agreement

The Federal Maritime Commission announced its Commissioners have voted to request further information from the members of the G6 Alliance Agreement, FMC Agreem…

February 2014

Public Comments on Carrier Agreements Released by FMC

In response to requests for the release of public comments submitted to the FMC on the P3 Network Vessel Sharing Agreement FMC Agreement No. 012230…

February 2014

Japan Customs Implement the Advance Filing Rules on Maritime Container Cargo Information

Several leading ocean carriers, including several members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement Westbound (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223, ha…

February 2014

TSA Carriers File Two GRIs, Effective March 15 and May 01, 2014

Several Carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), FMC Agreement No. 011223 serving the trade lanes from East Asia to the U…

Signals™ Headlines – January 6, 2014

January 2014

FMC Collects USD 2,325,000 in Penalties from NYK and K Line

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced compromise agreements reached with two vessel operating common carriers. Under these separate agreements, Kawa…

January 2014

P3 Network Vessel Sharing Agreement Delayed by FMC

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has formally requested the P3 Network Vessel Sharing Agreement, FMC Agreement No. 012230, to provide addition…

January 2014

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Surcharges, File GRIs Effective January 15, 2014

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

January 2014

TSA Westbound Carriers File General Rate Increases (GRIs) Effective February 1, 2014

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

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