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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…

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Signals™ Headlines – March 6, 2026

FMC Investigates Hapag-Lloyd D&D Invoices

FMC Receives One New Formal Complaint

Transpacific Westbound Carriers Update Fuel Surcharges Effective April 1, 2026

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Fuel Surcharges Effective April 1, 2026

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

Signals™ Headlines – February 3, 2026

FMC Operations Suspended Due to Federal Government Shutdown

Laura DiBella Designated as Chairwoman of FMC

FMC Assesses MSC Civil Penalties Totaling $22.67 Million

FMC Launches Investigation of Possible Chassis Usage Restrictions

FMC Adds Two Additional Administrative Law Judges on Temporary Basis

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

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

Signals™ Headlines – January 9, 2026

FMC Welcomes Commissioner Laura DiBella

FMC Receives Four New Formal Complaints

FMC Issues Update on Investigation of Spain’s Port Practices

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

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