October 2023
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) met on September 21, 2023 to receive updates from FMC staff on the implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA-2022) and the public's usa…
October 2023
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received one new formal complaint in September 2023 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Cargo Practices &…
October 2023
Members of the West Coast Marine Terminal Operators Agreement (WCMTOA) announced that the PierPass fee will increase on November 1, 2023 by 4 percent, from USD 34.21 per TEU (twenty-foot equivalent …
October 2023
Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective October 15, 2023, including CM…
September 2023
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is again investigating the shipping practices of the Mediterranean Shipping Company, S.A. (MSC). According to FMC's Order of Investigation and Hearing, …
September 2023
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Industry Advisory to alert the public to Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) that are not in compliance with FMC's tariff regulations.…
September 2023
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received three new formal complaints in August 2023 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Cargo Handling Pra…
September 2023
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission appointed Cindy Hennigan as the agency's Deputy Managing Director. As Deputy Managing Director, Hennigan will serve as the operating director for the Commission’…
September 2023
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) requested public comment on the recently issued Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI) Recommendation and View Report. The goal of the MTDI i…
September 2023
The Caribbean Shipowners Association (CSA), FMC Agreement No. 010979, recently announced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) which will apply from September through January. The CSA Carrier members serve t…
September 2023
Several carriers serving the USA/East Asia trade lanes (U.S. Exports) have adjusted their fuel surcharges for the October to December 2023 quarter. Here is a table of carriers that have posted BAF amo…
September 2023
Several carriers serving the East Asia/USA trade lanes (U.S. Imports) have adjusted fuel surcharges effective October 1 through December 31, 2023. Here is a table of BAF amounts posted by carriers: …
September 2023
Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective September 15, 2023, including …
August 2023
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Industry Advisory to remind Vessel-Operating Common Carriers (VOCCs) and Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) of their compliance obliga…
August 2023
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) requested additional information from the parties to the World Shipping Council (WSC) Agreement (Agreement No.: 201349–003). This action prevented the…
August 2023
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) closed out one complaint in July 2023 by issuing a Notice Not to Review. Notice Not to Review - FMC Docket No. 22-27: Globerunners, Incorporated, a Te…
August 2023
Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective August 15, 2023, including CMA …
