February 2025
President Donald J. Trump designated Louis E. “Lou” Sola to serve as the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). The designation was made on January 20, 2025. Chairman Sola has ser…
February 2025
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) increased the maximum penalties assessed for statutory violations effective January 15, 2025, as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment…
February 2025
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received four new formal complaints in January 2025 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Unlawful D&D – FM…
February 2025
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a policy statement in Docket No. 24-29 making it clear that the FMC is an appropriate venue for class action litigation dealing with FMC-adminisered s…
February 2025
Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective February 15, 2025, including CM…
January 2025
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced that ocean carriers must file annual export strategies with the Commission beginning March 1, 2025. This new reporting requirement only applies to …
January 2025
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) prevented the Premier Alliance Agreement from taking effect due to concerns of anticompetitive impacts. The FMC determined that more information is needed to…
January 2025
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) closed one of its two investigations into how Canadian ballast water regulations impact shipping in the Great Lakes. The remaining investigation will continu…
January 2025
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) initiated an investigation into regulations or practices by the Government of Spain. Spain has recently barred certain vessels, including U.S.-flagged vessel…
January 2025
Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective January 15, 2025, including CMA…
December 2024
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received one new formal complaint in November 2024 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Cargo Handling Practices…
December 2024
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) opened a 15-day comment period for members of the public to comment on a newly filed vessel sharing agreement between Ocean Network Express (ONE), Hyundai Me…
December 2024
Several carriers serving the USA/East Asia trade lanes (U.S. Exports) have adjusted their fuel surcharges for the January to March 2025 quarter. Here is a table of carriers that have posted BAF amount…
December 2024
Several carriers serving the East Asia/USA trade lanes (U.S. Imports) have adjusted fuel surcharges effective January 1 through March 31, 2025. Details are as follows. TRANSPACIFIC EASTBOUND (A…
December 2024
Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective December 15, 2024, including CM…
