Laura DiBella, chair of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), recently outlined the agency’s strategic approach to bolstering support for ocean shippers. She indicated the FMC plans to assist them in
by Samsung Challenges Wan Hai Over $1 Million in Shipping Charges
Samsung, the South Korean electronics conglomerate, has filed a formal complaint against shipping line Wan Hai with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). The company asserts it should not be held res
by US Regulator Fines Maersk, Orders Detention Bill Refunds
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the primary US maritime regulator, has levied a civil penalty against ocean carrier Maersk. This action addresses the shipping giant’s past practices concerning
by U.S. Maritime Chief Issues Warning on IMO Emissions Plan
FMC Chairman DiBella voiced strong opposition to stringent “net-zero” emissions targets at a recent International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting in London. He indicated the U.S. Federal Maritime
by FMC Rejects Maersk’s Emergency Fuel Surcharge Waiver
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