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Signals™ Headlines – January 9, 2026

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…

December 2025

FMC Collects $1,350,000 in Penalty Payments

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 an…

December 2025

U.S. Court of Appeals Issues Decision in Case on Demurrage and Detention Billing Practices

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 Comm…

December 2025

Transpacific Westbound Carriers Update Fuel Surcharges Effective January 1, 2026

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 amount…

December 2025

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Fuel Surcharges Effective January 1, 2026

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 (A…

December 2025

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective December 15, 2025, and January 1, 2026

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 C…

November 2025

President Trump Suspends USTR Section 301 Vessel Fees

The White House announced a one-year suspension to the vessel fees and other actions previously announced under Section 301. The suspension will take effect November 10. The announcement follow…

November 2025

FMC Operations Remain Suspended Due to Federal Government Shutdown

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) remains closed as part of the federal government shutdown that began October 1st. The FMC’s regulations, however, remain in force during the federal governm…

November 2025

President Trump Nominates Two New FMC Commissioners

President Donald Trump nominated Laura DiBella and Robert Harvey to be Commissioners at the Federal Maritime Commission. DiBella is nominated for a term expiring June 30, 2028, and Harvey is n…

November 2025

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective November 15, 2025, and December 1, 2025

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

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Navigating the Regulatory Seas

SIGNALS™

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

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

Signals™ Headlines – December 8, 2025

FMC Collects $1,350,000 in Penalty Payments

U.S. Court of Appeals Issues Decision in Case on Demurrage and Detention Billing Practices

Transpacific Westbound Carriers Update Fuel Surcharges Effective January 1, 2026

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Fuel Surcharges Effective January 1, 2026

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective December 15, 2025, and January 1, 2026

Signals™ Headlines – November 5, 2025

President Trump Suspends USTR Section 301 Vessel Fees

FMC Operations Remain Suspended Due to Federal Government Shutdown

President Trump Nominates Two New FMC Commissioners

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective November 15, 2025, and December 1, 2025