April 2026
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
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
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
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
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 …
March 2026
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced an investigation into Hapag-Lloyd's detention and demurrage invoicing practices. The Commission’s Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and …
March 2026
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received one new formal complaint in February 2026 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Shipment Handling…
March 2026
Several carriers serving the USA/East Asia trade lanes (U.S. Exports) have adjusted their fuel surcharges for the April to June 2026 quarter. Here is a table of carriers that have posted BAF amounts: …
March 2026
Several carriers serving the East Asia/USA trade lanes (U.S. Imports) have adjusted fuel surcharges effective April 1 through June 30, 2026. Details are as follows. TRANSPACIFIC EASTBOUND (Asia…
March 2026
Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective March 15, 2026, including CMA …
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…
