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Signals™ Headlines – June 6, 2025

June 2025

FMC Investigates Vessel Flagging Practices

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced it is conducting a nonadjudicatory investigation to examine vessel flagging laws. Specifically, the FMC will investigate the vessel flagging…

June 2025

FMC Receives One New Formal Complaint

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received one new formal complaint in May 2025 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable D&D Charges – FMC D…

June 2025

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective June 15, 2025 and July 1, 2025

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective June 15, 2025, including CMA C…

June 2025

Transpacific Westbound Carriers Update Fuel Surcharges Effective July 1, 2025

Several carriers serving the USA/East Asia trade lanes (U.S. Exports) have adjusted their fuel surcharges for the July to September 2025 quarter. Here is a table of carriers that have posted BAF amoun…

June 2025

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Fuel Surcharges Effective July 1, 2025

Several carriers serving the East Asia/USA trade lanes (U.S. Imports) have adjusted fuel surcharges effective July 1 through September 30, 2025. Details are as follows. TRANSPACIFIC EASTBOUND (…

May 2025

USTR Updates Section 301 Actions to Combat China’s Maritime Dominance

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued an updated notice of action and proposed action that revises the previously announced fees on Chinese-built ships to promote the tran…

May 2025

Statement of Chairman Sola – Registries Must Close Rolls to Shadow Fleet Vessels

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Louis Sola issued a statement calling for the closure of all shipping registries to shadow fleet vessels. Chairman Sola noted that "pariah regime…

May 2025

FMC Adds PRC-Based Chipolbrok to Controlled Carrier List

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) recently classified the Chinese-Polish Joint Stock Shipping Company (Chipolbrok) as a controlled carrier of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The FMC a…

May 2025

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective May 15, 2025 and June 1, 2025

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective May 15, 2025, including CMA CG…

April 2025

FMC Launches Examination of Global Maritime Chokepoints

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is gathering information about seven international maritime chokepoints. The Commission is seeking to identify any regulations, policies, or practices that …

April 2025

FMC Warns Public About Fraudulent E-Mail Solicitations

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a statement to alert the public that government contractors are receiving fraudulent solicitations from individuals using e-mail addresses disguised t…

April 2025

FMC Issues Request for Additional Information Regarding NYSHEX Agreement Amendment

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) delayed an amendment to the New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX) Agreement (FMC No. 201234). The amendment would have allowed ocean common carriers to partic…

April 2025

FMC Receives One New Formal Complaint

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received one new formal complaint in March 2025 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Cargo Practices – FMC Doc…

April 2025

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective April 15, 2025 and May 1, 2025

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective April 15, 2025, including CMA …

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Navigating the Regulatory Seas

SIGNALS™

DPI’s monthly updates with the news you need to stay afloat.

Signals™ Headlines – June 6, 2025

FMC Investigates Vessel Flagging Practices

FMC Receives One New Formal Complaint

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective June 15, 2025 and July 1, 2025

Transpacific Westbound Carriers Update Fuel Surcharges Effective July 1, 2025

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Fuel Surcharges Effective July 1, 2025

Signals™ Headlines – May 5, 2025

USTR Updates Section 301 Actions to Combat China’s Maritime Dominance

Statement of Chairman Sola – Registries Must Close Rolls to Shadow Fleet Vessels

FMC Adds PRC-Based Chipolbrok to Controlled Carrier List

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective May 15, 2025 and June 1, 2025

Signals™ Headlines – April 2, 2025

FMC Launches Examination of Global Maritime Chokepoints

FMC Warns Public About Fraudulent E-Mail Solicitations

FMC Issues Request for Additional Information Regarding NYSHEX Agreement Amendment

FMC Receives One New Formal Complaint

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective April 15, 2025 and May 1, 2025