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December 2023

FMC Receives One New Formal Complaint

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received one new formal complaint in November 2023 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Cargo Practices &am…

December 2023

European Union Emissions Trading System (ETS) Surcharge Effective January 1, 2024

In January 2024, the European Union's Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) will be extended to cover carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from all large ships of 5000 gross tonnage and above entering EU ports,…

December 2023

Transpacific Westbound Carriers Update Fuel Surcharges Effective January 1, 2024

Several carriers serving the USA/East Asia trade lanes (U.S. Exports) have adjusted their fuel surcharges for the January to March 2024 quarter. Here is a table of carriers that have posted BAF amount…

December 2023

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Fuel Surcharges Effective January 1, 2024

Several carriers serving the East Asia/USA trade lanes (U.S. Imports) have adjusted fuel surcharges effective January 1 through March 31, 2024. Here is a table of BAF amounts posted by carriers: …

December 2023

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective December 15, 2023, and January 1, 2024

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective December 15, 2023, including C…

November 2023

FMC Receives One New Formal Complaint

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received one new formal complaint in October 2023 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Cargo Practices - FM…

November 2023

FMC Requests Additional Information for NYSHEX Agreement

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) requested additional information from the parties to the Agreement by Ocean Common Carriers to Participate on the Exchange Board (Agreement No.: 201234–…

November 2023

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective November 15, 2023, and December 1, 2023

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective November 15, 2023, including C…

October 2023

FMC Meets to Discuss OSRA-2022 Implementation & Requests for Commission Dispute Resolution Services

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) met on September 21, 2023 to receive updates from FMC staff on the implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA-2022) and the public's usa…

October 2023

FMC Receives One New Formal Complaint

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received one new formal complaint in September 2023 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Cargo Practices &…

October 2023

PierPass Fees at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to Increase 4% Effective November 1, 2023

Members of the West Coast Marine Terminal Operators Agreement (WCMTOA) announced that the PierPass fee will increase on November 1, 2023 by 4 percent, from USD 34.21 per TEU (twenty-foot equivalent …

October 2023

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective October 15, 2023, and November 1, 2023

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective October 15, 2023, including CM…

September 2023

FMC Investigates MSC for Multiple Alleged Shipping Act Violations

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is again investigating the shipping practices of the Mediterranean Shipping Company, S.A. (MSC). According to FMC's Order of Investigation and Hearing, …

September 2023

FMC Issues Industry Advisory of Non-Compliant NVOCCs

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Industry Advisory to alert the public to Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) that are not in compliance with FMC's tariff regulations.…

September 2023

FMC Receives Three New Formal Complaints

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received three new formal complaints in August 2023 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Cargo Handling Pra…

September 2023

Cindy Hennigan Named Deputy Managing Director

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission appointed Cindy Hennigan as the agency's Deputy Managing Director. As Deputy Managing Director, Hennigan will serve as the operating director for the Commission’…

September 2023

FMC Requests Public Comments for Maritime Transportation Data Initiative

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) requested public comment on the recently issued Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI) Recommendation and View Report. The goal of the MTDI i…

September 2023

Caribbean Shipowners Association Announces Peak Season Surcharges and Increased Bunker

The Caribbean Shipowners Association (CSA), FMC Agreement No. 010979, recently announced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) which will apply from September through January. The CSA Carrier members serve t…

September 2023

Transpacific Westbound Carriers Update Fuel Surcharges Effective October 1, 2023

Several carriers serving the USA/East Asia trade lanes (U.S. Exports) have adjusted their fuel surcharges for the October to December 2023 quarter. Here is a table of carriers that have posted BAF amo…

September 2023

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Fuel Surcharges Effective October 1, 2023

Several carriers serving the East Asia/USA trade lanes (U.S. Imports) have adjusted fuel surcharges effective October 1 through December 31, 2023. Here is a table of BAF amounts posted by carriers: …

September 2023

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective September 15, 2023, and October 1, 2023

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective September 15, 2023, including …

August 2023

FMC Issues Industry Advisory on Requirements for Doing Business with NVOCCs and OFFs

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Industry Advisory to remind Vessel-Operating Common Carriers (VOCCs) and Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) of their compliance obliga…

August 2023

FMC Requests Additional Information for World Shipping Council Agreement

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) requested additional information from the parties to the World Shipping Council (WSC) Agreement (Agreement No.: 201349–003). This action prevented the…

August 2023

FMC Closes Out One FMC Complaint

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) closed out one complaint in July 2023 by issuing a Notice Not to Review. Notice Not to Review - FMC Docket No. 22-27: Globerunners, Incorporated, a Te…

August 2023

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective August 15, 2023, and September 1, 2023

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective August 15, 2023, including CMA …

July 2023

FMC Issues Supplemental Proposal on Unreasonable Refusal of Vessel Space

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM) detailing how the FMC would implement the prohibition on common carriers unreasonably refusing …

July 2023

Alex Chintella Hired as FMC Administrative Law Judge

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Daniel Maffei announced the hiring of Alex Chintella to serve as an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) at the FMC starting in June 2023. Judge Chin…

July 2023

FMC Issues Industry Advisory on Service Contract Filing

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an industry advisory on service contracts in June 2023. The advisory reminds vessel-operating common carriers (VOCCs) of their duty to file serv…

July 2023

FMC Receives Two New Formal Complaints

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received two new formal complaints in June 2023 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Practices & Various O…

July 2023

FMC Closes Out Two FMC Complaints

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) closed out two complaints in June 2023 by issuing Notices Not to Review. Notice Not to Review - FMC Docket No. 22-32: Doka U.S.A Ltd., a New Jersey-ba…

July 2023

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective July 15, 2023, and August 1, 2023

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective July 15, 2023, including CMA CG…

June 2023

ONE Pays FMC Penalty of $1.7 Million

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced that Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE) will pay a $1.7 million civil penalty to settle allegations of U.S. Shipping Act violations. Specifica…

June 2023

John G. Crews, II Named FMC BEIC Director

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Daniel Maffei announced that John G. Crews, II was hired as the Director of the Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance (BEIC) effec…

June 2023

FMC Meets to Discuss Enforcement Activity & OSRA Implementation

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) met on May 3, 2023 to discuss the Commission's new enforcement structure and implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA-2022). At …

June 2023

FMC to Collect Empty Container Location Reporting

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) recently announced that it will collect weekly reports on the location of empty shipping containers from the top 12 ocean carriers. The FMC will use this d…

June 2023

FMC Receives One New Formal Complaint

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received one new formal complaint in May 2023 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Cargo Practices & Vario…

June 2023

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Fuel Surcharges Effective July 1, 2023

Several carriers serving the East Asia/USA trade lanes (U.S. Imports) have adjusted fuel surcharges effective July 1 through September 30, 2023. Here is a table of BAF amounts posted by carriers: …

June 2023

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective June 15, 2023 and July 1, 2023

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective June 15, 2023, including CMA C…

June 2023

Transpacific Westbound Carriers Update Fuel Surcharges Effective July 1, 2023

Several carriers serving the USA/East Asia trade lanes (U.S. Exports) have adjusted their fuel surcharges for the July to September 2023 quarter. Here is a table of carriers that have posted BAF amoun…

May 2023

FMC Delegates Authorities to Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced it is delegating authority to the Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance (BEIC) to issue Notice(s) of Violations (NOVs) and to com…

May 2023

FMC Receives Two New Formal Complaints

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received two new formal complaints in April 2023 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Cargo Practices, Unre…

May 2023

Commission Closes Out Two FMC Complaints

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) closed out two complaints in April 2023 by issuing Notices Not to Review. Notice Not to Review - FMC Docket No. 21-16: Wan Hai Lines, Ltd. and the …

May 2023

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective May 15, 2023 and June 1, 2023

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective May 15, 2023, including CMA CG…

April 2023

FMC Reviews Compliance with Recent Ruling: No D&D During Port Closures

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced that it is checking in on Vessel Operating Common Carriers' (VOCCs) and Marine Terminal Operators' (MTOs) compliance with FMC's recent ruling …

April 2023

FMC Updates User Fees: Licensing Fees Up Over 400%

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced an update to over 25 user fees effective June 5, 2023. Two key fees most impacted by the update are the FMC License and FMC License Amendment …

April 2023

FMC Updates Regulations to Allow Refund Orders

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced an update to its Rules of Practice and Procedure to allow the Commission to award refunds to shippers in lieu of or in addition to issuing civ…

April 2023

FMC Dismisses Shipper Complaint Against MSC

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a Notice of Dismissal to close out a shipper complaint against Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. (MSC) in March 2023. No new formal complain…

April 2023

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective April 15, 2023 and May 1, 2023

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective April 15, 2023, including CMA C…

March 2023

FMC Demands MSC Justify Congestion Surcharge

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission issued an Order to Show Cause to Mediterranean Shipping Company, S.A. (MSC) on February 3, 2023 demanding MSC provide justification for its congestion surchar…

March 2023

Commission Closes Out One FMC Complaint

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) closed out one complaint in February 2023 by issuing an Order Affirming the Initial Decision on Different Grounds. Order Affirming the Initial Decisi…

March 2023

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Fuel Surcharges Effective April 1, 2023

Several carriers serving the East Asia/USA trade lanes (U.S. Imports) have adjusted fuel surcharges effective April 1 through June 30, 2023. Details are as follows. Here is a table of BAF amounts p…

March 2023

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective March 15, 2023, and April 1, 2023

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective March 15, 2023, including CMA C…

March 2023

Transpacific Westbound Carriers Update Fuel Surcharges Effective April 1, 2023

Several carriers serving the USA/East Asia trade lanes (U.S. Exports) have adjusted their fuel surcharges for the April to June 2023 quarter. Here is a table of carriers that have posted BAF amounts: …

February 2023

Federal Maritime Commission Meeting – January 25, 2023

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) met on January 25, 2023 in open and closed session to discuss the Commission's implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA-2022). Comm…

February 2023

Commission Approves ONE Settlement

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) closed out a longstanding investigation into Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE) for overly broad application of the merchant clause in its Bills of Ladi…

February 2023

FMC Denies Environmental Challenge to Proposed D&D Invoicing Rules

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) denied a petition filed by the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) and the World Shipping Council (WSC) challenging the environmental impact of…

February 2023

FMC Increases Penalties for U.S. Shipping Act Violations

The Federal Maritime Commission increased the maximum penalties assessed for statutory violations effective January 11, 2023, as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act o…

February 2023

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective February 15, 2023, and March 1, 2023

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective February 15, 2023, including CM…

January 2023

FMC Reviews Shipping Lines’ Anti-Retaliation Compliance

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced a new probe into the top 20 shipping lines calling the United States on December 15, 2022. The FMC has asked these shipping lines to provide info…

January 2023

President Biden Renominates Rebecca Dye to be U.S. Federal Maritime Commissioner

U.S. President Joe Biden renominated Rebecca F. Dye to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner on January 3, 2023. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Commissioner Dye’s term will expire June 30, 2025. Pr…

January 2023

FMC Receives Three New Formal Complaints

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received three new formal complaints in December 2022 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Cargo Practices, FM…

January 2023

Commission Closes Out Four FMC Complaints

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) closed out four complaints in December 2022 by declining to review three settlement approvals and issuing an Order Affirming an Initial Decision in a small…

January 2023

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective January 15, 2023 and February 1, 2023

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective January 15, 2023, including CMA…

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