The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has unanimously rejected a petition from the shipping giant Maersk, preventing the carrier from immediately implementing an emergency fuel surcharge. This decisio
by Maersk Seeks Expedited Approval for New Fuel Surcharge
Maersk, the global shipping giant, is moving to implement a second emergency fuel surcharge on its U.S. trade routes. This measure is intended to help the carrier recover escalating operating costs di
by Maersk Seeks Immediate Approval for Second War Surcharge
Maersk, a prominent global shipping carrier, has again approached U.S. maritime regulators, seeking immediate authorization for a new emergency war surcharge. This marks the second such fee Maersk pla
by Update: Appeals court upholds FMC rules on carrier refusal-to-deal, export policies
A federal appeals court has affirmed regulations issued by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). These rules address critical ocean carrier practices. Specifically, they concern refusal-to-deal polic
by FMC Decision Signals Major Shift in US Shipping Influence
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) recently rejected a waiver request from shipping carriers, mandating adherence to a 30-day notice period for any new war-related surcharges. This decision by the
by Regulators Reject Immediate Surcharge Hike for Major Carriers
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has denied requests from major global shipping lines—CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, and Zim—to waive the standard waiting period for new surcharges. This decision
by FMC Intensifies Monitoring of Ocean Carrier Rate Changes Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the agency responsible for enforcing US shipping law, announced it is closely monitoring any adjustments to ocean carrier rates. This increased scrutiny comes am
by U.S. Maritime Regulator Considers Sanctions on Spanish Ships
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is currently evaluating the imposition of substantial fees and port bans on Spanish vessels. This potential action directly responds to Spain’s recent decisi