February 2026
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
