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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…

June 2024

FMC Collects $2.3 Million in Penalties

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) recently entered into compromise agreements with one vessel-operating common carrier and two non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCC). The compromise agreem…

June 2024

FMC Chairman Maffei Confirmed for New Term

The U.S. Senate confirmed FMC Chairman Daniel B. Maffei's reappointment to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner on May 14, 2024. His new term will expire June 30, 2027. Chairman Maffei was fi…

June 2024

FMC Commissioner Dye Confirmed for Reappointment

The U.S. Senate confirmed FMC Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye's reappointment to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner on May 14, 2024. Her term will expire June 30, 2025. Commissioner Dye has served…

June 2024

FMC Investigates Impact of Canadian Regulations on U.S.-Flag Carriers

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) launched an investigation to determine if pending Canadian regulations governing ballast water management systems of ships in the U.S.-Canada Great Lakes trade…

June 2024

FMC Receives Four New Formal Complaints

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

June 2024

Transpacific Westbound Carriers Update Fuel Surcharges Effective July 1, 2024

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

June 2024

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

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

June 2024

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers Adjust Fuel Surcharges Effective July 1, 2024

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

May 2024

FMC Chairman Maffei Requests Budget Increase

U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei requested a substantial budget increase in his testimony before the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation in suppor…

May 2024

FMC Receives One New Formal Complaint

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

May 2024

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

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

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…

January 2024

FMC Issues Final Rule for Revised Tariff Regulations

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a Final Rule in FMC Docket No. 21-03 amending its regulations governing Carrier Automated Tariffs. The amendments, which go into effect February 1, 2024,…

January 2024

Federal Maritime Commission Announces New Secretary

Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Daniel Maffei announced the hiring of David Eng to serve as Secretary of the Commission. Eng is a career government attorney who possesses more than 10 …

January 2024

FMC Receives New Formal Complaints & Special Permission Applications

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received two new formal complaints in December 2023 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations. The FMC also received several Special…

January 2024

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

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

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