June 2026

FMC Welcomes Commissioner Robert J. Harvey

 The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) welcomed new Commissioner Robert J. Harvey of Florida. Commissioner Harvey was sworn in as a Commissioner on June 3, 2026 for a term expiring on June…

June 2026

FMC Collects $1,900,000 Civil Penalty Payment From Maersk

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced a compromise agreement with Maersk A/S recovering $1,900,000 in civil penalties in May 2026. The compromise agreement resolved allegations t…

June 2026

FMC Receives Two New Formal Complaints

June 2026

Transpacific Westbound Carriers Update Fuel Surcharges Effective July 1, 2026

Several carriers serving the USA/East Asia trade lanes (U.S. Exports) have adjusted their fuel surcharges for the July to September 2026 quarter. Here is a table of carriers that have posted BAF amoun…

June 2026

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Fuel Surcharges Effective July 1, 2026

Several carriers serving the East Asia/USA trade lanes (U.S. Imports) have adjusted fuel surcharges effective July 1 through September 30, 2026. Details are as follows. TRANSPACIFIC EASTBOUND (…

June 2026

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective June 15, 2026, and July 1, 2026

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective June 15, 2026, including CMA C…

May 2026

FMC Launches Investigation of Hazardous Cargo Exports

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) launched an investigation into vessel-operating common carriers' handling of hazardous cargo exports. The FMC is examining VOCCs' practices to determine …

May 2026

FMC Receives One New Formal Complaint

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received one new formal complaint in April 2026 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Shipment Handling Pract…

May 2026

Transportistas TSA-Este presentan GRIs para el 15 de mayo y 1 de junio de 2026

Varios transportistas mayores sirviendo la ruta comercial transpacífica han actualizado sus tarifas respectivas para incluir nuevos Aumentos Generales (GRIs) para el 15 de mayo de 2026, incluyendo …

April 2026

FMC Issues Statement Regarding Strait of Hormuz Surcharges

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a statement on the Middle East conflict's impact on shipping conditions through the Strait of Hormuz. The Commission is tasked with ensuring that …

April 2026

FMC Chair Issues Statement on Special Permission Applications

 The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Chair Laura DiBella issued the following statement on Special Permission applications. In March, several major ocean carriers filed Special Permission appli…

April 2026

FMC Receives One New Formal Complaint

 The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received one new formal complaint in March 2026 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Shipment Handling Pr…

April 2026

FMC Chair Issues Statement on China’s Detention of Panama-Flagged Vessels

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Chair Laura DiBella issued the following statement on China’s recent detention of Panama-flagged vessels. The Federal Maritime Commission is closely monit…

April 2026

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

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective April 15, 2026, including CMA …