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DPI helps companies obtain and maintain U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) licenses and registrations.
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DPI helps companies comply with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission regulations for tariffs and alternatives to tariff rate publication.

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Whether you’re operating a Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier, Vessel-Operating Common Carrier, Ocean Freight Forwarder, or Marine Terminal Operator, our expert staff are ready to assist you.
December 2025
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced two compromise agreements in November 2025 totaling $1,350,000 in penalty payments. The FMC investigates violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and Commission regulations. If the FMC finds potential…
December 2025
On September 23, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit set aside the limitation on which parties may receive detention and demurrage invoices under the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission’s regulations. Specifically, the…
December 2025
Several carriers serving the USA/East Asia trade lanes (U.S. Exports) have adjusted their fuel surcharges for the January to March 2026 quarter. Here is a table of carriers that have posted BAF amounts: TRANSPACIFIC WESTBOUND…
December 2025
Several carriers serving the East Asia/USA trade lanes (U.S. Imports) have adjusted fuel surcharges effective January 1 through March 31, 2026. Details are as follows. TRANSPACIFIC EASTBOUND (Asia to USA) BUNKER ADJUSTMENT FACTOR (BAF), January…
December 2025
Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective December 15, 2025, including CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag Lloyd, HMM Company Limited, Ocean…
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