June 2026

FMC Welcomes Commissioner Robert J. Harvey

 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…

June 2026

FMC Collects $1,900,000 Civil Penalty Payment From Maersk

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 t…

June 2026

FMC Receives Two New Formal Complaints

June 2026

Transpacific Westbound Carriers Update Fuel Surcharges Effective July 1, 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 amoun…

June 2026

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Fuel Surcharges Effective July 1, 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 (…

June 2026

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective June 15, 2026, and July 1, 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 C…

May 2026

FMC Launches Investigation of Hazardous Cargo Exports

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) launched an investigation into vessel-operating common carriers' handling of hazardous cargo exports. The FMC is examining VOCCs' practices to determine …

May 2026

FMC Receives One New Formal Complaint

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received one new formal complaint in April 2026 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Shipment Handling Pract…

May 2026

Transportistas TSA-Este presentan GRIs para el 15 de mayo y 1 de junio de 2026

Varios transportistas mayores sirviendo la ruta comercial transpacífica han actualizado sus tarifas respectivas para incluir nuevos Aumentos Generales (GRIs) para el 15 de mayo de 2026, incluyendo …

April 2026

FMC Issues Statement Regarding Strait of Hormuz Surcharges

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a statement on the Middle East conflict's impact on shipping conditions through the Strait of Hormuz. The Commission is tasked with ensuring that …

April 2026

FMC Chair Issues Statement on Special Permission Applications

 The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Chair Laura DiBella issued the following statement on Special Permission applications. In March, several major ocean carriers filed Special Permission appli…

April 2026

FMC Receives One New Formal Complaint

 The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received one new formal complaint in March 2026 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Shipment Handling Pr…

April 2026

FMC Chair Issues Statement on China’s Detention of Panama-Flagged Vessels

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Chair Laura DiBella issued the following statement on China’s recent detention of Panama-flagged vessels. The Federal Maritime Commission is closely monit…

April 2026

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective April 15, 2026, and May 1, 2026

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective April 15, 2026, including CMA …

March 2026

FMC Investigates Hapag-Lloyd D&D Invoices

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced an investigation into Hapag-Lloyd's detention and demurrage invoicing practices. The Commission’s Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and …

March 2026

FMC Receives One New Formal Complaint

 The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received one new formal complaint in February 2026 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Shipment Handling…

March 2026

Transpacific Westbound Carriers Update Fuel Surcharges Effective April 1, 2026

Several carriers serving the USA/East Asia trade lanes (U.S. Exports) have adjusted their fuel surcharges for the April to June 2026 quarter. Here is a table of carriers that have posted BAF amounts: …

March 2026

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Fuel Surcharges Effective April 1, 2026

Several carriers serving the East Asia/USA trade lanes (U.S. Imports) have adjusted fuel surcharges effective April 1 through June 30, 2026. Details are as follows. TRANSPACIFIC EASTBOUND (Asia…

March 2026

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective March 15, 2026, and April 1, 2026

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective March 15, 2026, including CMA …

February 2026

FMC Operations Suspended Due to Federal Government Shutdown

 The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) closed as part of the federal government shutdown that began January 31st. The FMC’s regulations, however, remain in force during the federal government …

February 2026

Laura DiBella Designated as Chairwoman of FMC

 On January 28, 2026, President Donald Trump designated Laura DiBella to serve as Chairwoman of the Federal Maritime Commission. Chairwoman DiBella was sworn in as a Commissioner on January 6…

February 2026

FMC Assesses MSC Civil Penalties Totaling $22.67 Million

 The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) assessed a civil penalty of $22.67 million against MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, S.A. (MSC) for various U.S. Shipping Act violations, including …

February 2026

FMC Launches Investigation of Possible Chassis Usage Restrictions

 The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) launched an investigation into chassis restrictions. The FMC is examining actions by ocean common carriers that may be unjustly and unreasonably restr…

February 2026

FMC Adds Two Additional Administrative Law Judges on Temporary Basis

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) appointed two temporary administrative law judges to the Commission’s Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) through the end of the fiscal year. …

February 2026

FMC Chairwoman DiBella and Commissioner Vekich Issue Statement on Closing the Harbor Maintenance Tax Land-Border Loophole

 FMC Chairwoman Laura DiBella and Commissioner Max Vekich issued a joint statement on the Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) Land-Border Loophole. They commended the Trump Administration for taking st…

February 2026

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective February 15, 2026, and March 1, 2026

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective February 15, 2026, including C…

January 2026

FMC Welcomes Commissioner Laura DiBella

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) welcomed new Commissioner Laura DiBella of Florida. DiBella was sworn in as a Commissioner on January 6 for a term expiring June 30, 2028. Prior to jo…

January 2026

FMC Receives Four New Formal Complaints

 The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received four new formal complaints in December 2025 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Shipment Handli…

January 2026

FMC Issues Update on Investigation of Spain’s Port Practices

 The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced that it is continuing its investigation into the Government of Spain's maritime practices. The FMC initiated this investigation in December …

January 2026

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective January 15, 2026, and February 1, 2026

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective January 15, 2026, including CMA…