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April 2024

FMC Receives Three New Formal Complaints

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

April 2024

FMC Hires Chief Information Officer

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) recently announced the hiring of Mohammad “Ali” Usman as the agency's Chief Information Officer (CIO). Mr. Usman will serve as director in all areas of…

April 2024

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective April 15, 2024, and May 1, 2024

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

March 2024

FMC Publishes Final Rule on Detention and Demurrage Billing Practices

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission announced a Final Rule establishing new requirements for how common carriers and marine terminal operators (MTOs) must bill for demurrage and detention charge…

March 2024

FMC Commissioners Appear Before Senate Subcommittee for Nomination Hearing

FMC Chairman Daniel B. Maffei and Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye recently appeared before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation for a renomination hearing. Chairman Maffe…

March 2024

FMC Receives Nine New Formal Complaints

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

March 2024

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective March 15, 2024, and April 1, 2024

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

March 2024

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Fuel Surcharges Effective April 1, 2024

Several carriers serving the East Asia/USA trade lanes (U.S. Imports) have adjusted fuel surcharges effective April 1 through June 30, 2024. Here is a table of BAF amounts posted by carriers: T…

March 2024

Transpacific Westbound Carriers Update Fuel Surcharges Effective April 1, 2024

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

February 2024

FMC Announces Hearing on Shipping Conditions in the Red Sea

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced that it will hold an informal hearing to examine how conditions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden regions are impacting commercial shipping and global s…

February 2024

FMC Receives New Formal Complaints & Special Permission Applications

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received two new formal complaints in January 2024 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. The FMC also received two Special Perm…

February 2024

FMC Increases Penalties for U.S. Shipping Act Violations

The Federal Maritime Commission increased the maximum penalties assessed for statutory violations effective January 15, 2024, as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 2…

February 2024

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective February 15, 2024, and March 1, 2024

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

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Navigating the Regulatory Seas

SIGNALS™

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

Signals™ Headlines – April 2, 2024

FMC Receives Three New Formal Complaints

FMC Hires Chief Information Officer

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective April 15, 2024, and May 1, 2024

Signals™ Headlines – March 4, 2024

FMC Publishes Final Rule on Detention and Demurrage Billing Practices

FMC Commissioners Appear Before Senate Subcommittee for Nomination Hearing

FMC Receives Nine New Formal Complaints

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective March 15, 2024, and April 1, 2024

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Fuel Surcharges Effective April 1, 2024

Transpacific Westbound Carriers Update Fuel Surcharges Effective April 1, 2024

Signals™ Headlines – February 2, 2024

FMC Announces Hearing on Shipping Conditions in the Red Sea

FMC Receives New Formal Complaints & Special Permission Applications

FMC Increases Penalties for U.S. Shipping Act Violations

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective February 15, 2024, and March 1, 2024