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Signals™ Headlines – September 5, 2024

September 2024

FMC Receives Two New Formal Complaints

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received two new formal complaints in August 2024 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Cargo Practices – …

September 2024

PierPass Fees at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to Increase 6% Effective September 1, 2024

Members of the West Coast Marine Terminal Operators Agreement (WCMTOA) announced that the PierPass fee will increase on September 1, 2024 by 6 percent. The fees will increase from USD 35.57 per T…

September 2024

Transpacific Westbound Carriers Update Fuel Surcharges Effective October 1, 2024

Several carriers serving the USA/East Asia trade lanes (U.S. Exports) have adjusted their fuel surcharges for the October to December 2024 quarter. Here is a table of carriers that have posted BAF amo…

September 2024

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective September 15, 2024, and October 1, 2024

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective September 15, 2024, including C…

September 2024

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Fuel Surcharges Effective October 1, 2024

Several carriers serving the East Asia/USA trade lanes (U.S. Imports) have adjusted fuel surcharges effective October 1 through December 31, 2024. Details are as follows. TRANSPACIFIC EASTBOUND…

August 2024

FMC Receives One New Formal Complaint

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received one new formal complaint in July 2024 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Cargo Practices and Unl…

August 2024

FMC Issues Request for Additional Information Regarding Gemini Agreement

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) halted an agreement between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd due to antitrust concerns. Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are two of the world’s largest container shipping…

August 2024

FMC to Use Investigatory Authorities When Reviewing Filed Agreements

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a policy statement advising it may use existing administrative investigatory authorities when reviewing the competitive effects of cooperative ca…

August 2024

FMC Publishes Final Rule on Unreasonable Refusal to Deal

On July 22, 2024, the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced new regulations to define the unreasonable refusal to deal or negotiate with respect to vessel space accommodations. The new re…

August 2024

U.S. Court of Appeals Rules Against FMC in D&D Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington D.C. ruled against the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in a case over the application of detention and demurrage fees charged during port closures. Th…

August 2024

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective August 15, 2024, and September 1, 2024

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective August 15, 2024, including CMA …

June 2024

FMC Receives One New Formal Complaint

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received one new formal complaint in June 2024 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. Unreasonable Cargo Practices and Unl…

June 2024

FMC Releases Redesigned Website

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) launched an updated version of its website at www.fmc.gov. The new layout improves ease of navigation and information accessibility. One highlight of th…

June 2024

FMC Issues Industry Advisory on Requirements to Maintain VOCC Status

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an Industry Advisory to alert common carriers publishing FMC tariffs as vessel-operating common carriers (VOCCs) that they must operate at least on…

June 2024

FMC Investigates Possible Failure to Comply with Chassis Provisioning Order

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) launched an investigation to determine if chassis providers are complying with the Commission's recent Order establishing chassis choice. Earlier this year…

June 2024

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective July 15, 2024, and August 1, 2024

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective July 15, 2024, including CMA CG…

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Navigating the Regulatory Seas

SIGNALS™

DPI’s monthly updates with the news you need to stay afloat.

Signals™ Headlines – September 5, 2024

FMC Receives Two New Formal Complaints

PierPass Fees at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to Increase 6% Effective September 1, 2024

Transpacific Westbound Carriers Update Fuel Surcharges Effective October 1, 2024

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective September 15, 2024, and October 1, 2024

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Fuel Surcharges Effective October 1, 2024

Signals™ Headlines – August 5, 2024

FMC Receives One New Formal Complaint

FMC Issues Request for Additional Information Regarding Gemini Agreement

FMC to Use Investigatory Authorities When Reviewing Filed Agreements

FMC Publishes Final Rule on Unreasonable Refusal to Deal

U.S. Court of Appeals Rules Against FMC in D&D Case

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective August 15, 2024, and September 1, 2024

Signals™ Headlines – July 2, 2024

FMC Receives One New Formal Complaint

FMC Releases Redesigned Website

FMC Issues Industry Advisory on Requirements to Maintain VOCC Status

FMC Investigates Possible Failure to Comply with Chassis Provisioning Order

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective July 15, 2024, and August 1, 2024