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SIGNALS™ provides detailed information on the regulations and activities of
the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and related developments in the ocean
freight industry. An Index of SIGNALS™ issues follows:
July, 2008 Vol. 12 No. 7
FMC Docket No. 08-02: OTI without Qualifying Individual Ordered to Show Cause
Clean Truck Programs: FMC Approves Ports of LA/Long Beach/MTO Agreement
Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement Ceased Operations as of June 30, 2008
WTSA and TSA Carriers Meet with FMC, and Increase BAF/IFC Again
July, 2008 Vol. 12 No. 7 (Chinese Version PDF)
July, 2008 Vol. 12 No. 7 (Chinese Version HTML)
June, 2008 Vol. 12 No. 6
Commissioner Anderson Leaves the Federal Maritime Commission
Clean Truck Programs: FMC to Review Ports of LA/Long Beach and MTO Agreement
Speaker Pelosi Urges FMC to Approve Los Angeles Clean Truck Program
WTSA Carrier Group Increases BAF and IFC, Phase-Out Discounted and Fixed BAF
TSA Carriers Increase BAF and IFC, Peak Season Surcharge Takes Effect
June, 2008 Vol. 12 No. 6 (Chinese Version PDF)
June, 2008 Vol. 12 No. 6 (Chinese Version HTML)
May, 2008 Vol. 12 No. 5
House Subcommittee Chairman Blasts FMC Commissioners at Budget Hearing
FMC Commissioners Hold Meeting 30April2008: Open and Closed Sessions
TSA Carriers File GRIs, Peak Season Surcharges and Increase BAF and IFC
WTSA Carriers Increase BAF and Inland Fuel Charges
TACA Increases Panama Canal Charge and CAF, Maintain Current Bunker
May, 2008 Vol. 12 No. 5 (Chinese Version PDF, Traditional)
May, 2008 Vol. 12 No. 5 (Chinese Version HTML, Traditional)
April, 2008 Vol. 12 No. 4
TSA Carriers File GRIs in FMC Tariffs, Increase BAF and IFC
Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles Approve Different Clean Truck Programs
WTSA Carriers Announce New Plans for Fuel Cost Recovery
TACA Maintains Current Bunker Surcharges and Currency Adjustment Factor
April, 2008 Vol. 12 No. 4 (Chinese Version PDF)
April, 2008 Vol. 12 No. 4 (Chinese Version HTML)
March, 2008 Vol. 12 No. 3
Docket 06-08: FMC Denies Petition to Allow Unlicensed OTI Agents in the USA
Federal Maritime Commission Appoints Peter J. King as Acting General Counsel
TSA Carriers Reduce Bunker Adjustment Factors and Increase Inland Fuel Charges
WTSA Carriers to Charge Additional Bunker Surcharges, Reduce BAF, Increase IFC
TACA Maintain Current Bunker Surcharges and Currency Adjustment Factor
March, 2008 Vol. 12 No. 3 (Chinese Version PDF)
March, 2008 Vol. 12 No. 3 (Chinese Version HTML)
February, 2008 Vol. 12 No. 2
Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Approve $15 per TEU Infrastructure Cargo Fee (ICF)
Maersk Line Introduces New Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) Formula
OOCL Voluntarily Complies With LA/LB Clean Trucks Program
TSA Carriers Retain Bunker, Reduce IFC, Increase Suez Canal Surcharge
WTSA Retains BAF, Reduces IFC, and Increases Bill of Lading Fee for Diversions
TACA Extends Current BAF and CAF, Implements Eastbound Rate Increases
February, 2008 Vol. 12 No. 2 (Chinese Version PDF)
February, 2008 Vol. 12 No. 2 (Chinese Version HTML)
January, 2008 Vol. 12 No. 1
Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles Approve $35 per TEU Clean Truck Fee
Emergency Fuel Recovery (EFR) Surcharges Postponed, Cancelled or Reduced
TSA Carriers Announce 2008 – 2009 Revenue/Cost Recovery Program
TSA Carriers Reduce Bunker and IFC, Increase Panama Canal Surcharge and CAF
WTSA Carriers Reduce BAF and IFC, Adjust CAF, BL Documentation Fee
TACA to Implement Eastbound Freight Increase, Reduces BAF, Maintains CAF
January, 2008 Vol. 12 No. 1 (Chinese Version PDF)
January, 2008 Vol. 12 No. 1 (Chinese Version HTML)
December 2007, The JoC Tens: In The Know
The Journal of Commerce, On-Line has a new advice column that provides critical information from industry experts on international logistics and trade. DPI’s President, James Devine, was asked to participate and provide “10 Steps for FMC Licensing as an OTI.”
December, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 12
TSA Carriers to Impose Emergency Fuel Cost Recovery Surcharge
FMC Docket No. 07-10: “K” Line Files Complaint Alleging Shipping Act Violations
TSA Carriers Extend PSS, Increase BAF, IFC, Add New Member: China Shipping
Alameda Corridor Charge at Los Angeles/Long Beach to Increase Jan 1, 2008
WTSA Carriers Increase BAF, IFC, Add BAF to Wastepaper Freight Rates
Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement Increases BAF Effective Dec. 16, 2007
December, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 12 (Chinese Version PDF)
December, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 12 (Chinese Version HTML)
November, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 11
FMC Chairman and Commissioner Nominees Appear before Senate Committee
Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Consider Clean Trucks Program
TSA Carriers Increase Inland Fuel Charge and Bunker Adjustment Factor
WTSA Carriers Increase Bunker Adjustment Factor and Inland Fuel Charge
Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement Increases CAF, Maintains Current BAF Levels
November, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 11 (Chinese Version PDF)
November, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 11 (Chinese Version HTML)
October, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 10
FMC Announces Compromise Agreements, Collects $862,000 in Civil Penalties
New Office at Houston, Texas for the Federal Maritime Commission
TSA Carriers Maintain BAF, Increase IFC, and Extend PSS thru 31Jan2008
WTSA Carriers Maintain Current BAF, Increase Inland Fuel Charge
Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement (TACA) Maintains BAF and CAF
October, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 10 (Chinese Version PDF)
October, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 10 (Chinese Version HTML)
September, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 9
President Bush Announces FMC Chairman and Commissioner Nominations
Electronic Filing Option for FMC-OTI License Applications
Docket No. 07-09: FMC Investigation of Jamteck International Shipping
TSA Carriers Maintain BAF, IFC, Warn of Tight Space Due to Peak Season
WTSA Maintains Current IFC, BAF Surcharges and Extends Current CAF
TACA Increases Eastbound Rates and Bunker Adjustment Factors
September, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 9 (Chinese Version PDF)
September, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 9 (Chinese Version HTML)
August, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 8a
New FMC Chairman and Commissioner Named by President Bush
August, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 8
Docket No. 07-06: FMC to Amend OTI Bonding Requirement
FMC Revises and Expands OTI Licensee Information System of Records
TSA Increases Bunker Surcharge and Inland Fuel Charge, effective 01Sep2007
WTSA Announces Increases to IFC, BAF, and New Cambodia Documentation Fee
TACA Maintains Currency Adjustment and Bunker Adjustment Factors
August, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 8 (Chinese Version PDF)
August, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 8 (Chinese Version HTML)
July, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 7
Docket No. 07-05: NVOCC Files Complaint of Shipping Act Violations by Shipper
FMC Increases Information Requirements for OTI License Applicants
TSA Increases Peak Season and Inland Fuel Charges, Maintains Bunker
WTSA Announces Increases to Inland Fuel Charges
TACA Maintains Currency Adjustment and Bunker Adjustment Factors
July, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 7 (Chinese Version PDF)
July, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 7 (Chinese Version HTML)
June, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 6
FMC Votes to Permit TSA to Propose Indian Subcontinent Addition to Geographic Scope
TSA: Announces Significant BAF Increases, New Member, Customer Meetings
WTSA Announces Increase to Panama Canal Surcharge, BAF Increases, Adjusts Rates
TACA: First Bunker Adjustment Factor Increase since November 2006, CAF Maintained
June, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 6 (Chinese Version PDF)
June, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 6 (Chinese Version HTML)
May, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 5
Federal Maritime Commission Appoints Peter J. King Director of Administration
FMC Docket 07-03: Armstrong World Industries Alleges Shipping Act Violations
FMC Docket 07-02: Anderson International Transport
TACA: Increases Currency Adjustment, Maintains Bunker Adjustment Factors
TSA Adds New Member, Increases Bunker Adjustment and Inland Fuel Charges
WTSA Increases Rates, Surcharges and Adds Vietnam Terminal Handling Charges
May, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 5 (Chinese Version PDF)
May, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 5 (Chinese Version HTML)
April, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 4
China to Require Liner Conferences to File Agreements, Consult with Chinese Shippers
FMC Docket 06-01: Two Settlements Approved After FMC Decision Reversal
TSA Adjusts BAF Calculation for TEUs, Increases Inland Fuel Charges
WTSA Increase Inland Fuel Charge, Maintains Bunker Adjustment Charges
TACA: Panama Canal Fee Increase May 1, 2007, Maintains BAF and CAF
April, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 4 (Chinese Version PDF)
April, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 4 (Chinese Version HTML)
March, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 3
TSA Announce Increases to BAF, Suez and Panama Canal Fees, May GRIs, June PSS
FMC Docket 06-10: Sinotrans Container Lines Settles with Motor Carrier Group
WTSA Increases BAF and CAF, General Rate Increase Effective April 1, 2007
TACA Announces Tariff Rate Class Restoration and Panama Canal Fee Increases
March, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 3 (Chinese Version PDF)
March, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 3 (Chinese Version HTML)
February, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 2
FMC Docket 07-01: APM Terminals Complaint Against Port of NY & NJ
FMC Docket 04-08: Superior Link International Ordered to Pay Attorneys’ Fees
WTSA Reduces Inland Fuel Surcharges and Retains Bunker Adjustment Factors
TACA Maintains Current Bunker and Currency Adjustment Factors
TSA Carriers Reduce Inland Fuel Charges, Announce Increases to Canal Surcharges
February, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 2 (Chinese Version PDF)
February, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 2 (Chinese Version HTML)
January, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 1
Bruce Dombrowski Retires from the Federal Maritime Commission
Docket No. 99-16: Carolina Marine Handling vs. South Carolina State Ports Authority
WTSA Retains Bunker, Increases Inland Fuel Surcharges & Adjusts Currency Factors
TACA Maintains Current Bunker and Currency Adjustment Factors
TSA Carriers Extend Bunker Adjustment and Inland Fuel Surcharges
January, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 1 (Chinese Version PDF)
January, 2007 Vol. 11 No. 1 (Chinese Version HTML)
December, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 12
FMC Announces Compromise Agreements, Collects $732,000 in Civil Penalties
FMC Commissioners Reject Proposed Settlements in Docket 06-01
TACA, WTSA, TSA Carriers Extend Current Fuel Surcharges
December, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 12 (Chinese Version PDF)
December, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 12 (Chinese Version HTML)
November, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 11
FMC Commissioners Testify Before Anti-Trust Modernization Committee
WTSA Reduces Inland Fuel and Bunker Surcharges
Alameda Corridor Charge (ACC) at Los Angeles/Long Beach to Increase
TACA Maintains CAF, Reduces Bunker Surcharge
TSA Carriers Reduce Bunker Adjustment and Inland Fuel Surcharges
November, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 11 (Chinese Version PDF)
November, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 11 (Chinese Version HTML)
October, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 10
Transpacific Stabilization Agreement Announces 2007 – 2008 Cost Recovery Program
TSA Carriers Extend PSS, Reduce Bunker Adjustment and Inland Fuel Surcharges
TACA Conference Extends Current BAF & CAF, Increases Inland Transport Rates
WTSA Increases Agricultural Rates, Reduces Inland Fuel and Bunker Surcharges
Docket 06-09: FMC Orders Investigation of Unlicensed NVOCCs in New York
October, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 10 (Chinese Version PDF)
October, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 10 (Chinese Version HTML)
September, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 9
Docket 06-08: Ruling Requested Regarding Use of Unlicensed OTI Agents in the USA
New Administrative Law Judge Clay G. Guthridge Joins the FMC, Krantz Leaves
TACA Conference Extends Current Bunker Surcharges, Currency Adjustment Factors
WTSA Adjusts Currency Adjustment Factors, Fuel Surcharges, Maintains Bunker
TSA Carriers Maintain Bunker Adjustment, Increase Inland Fuel Surcharges
September, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 9 (Chinese Version PDF)
September, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 9 (Chinese Version HTML)
August, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 8
FMC Overturns Important Ruling on Service Contract Arbitration
TACA Conference Maintains Current Bunker and Currency Surcharges
WTSA Lines Increase Inland Fuel and Bunker Surcharges
TSA Carriers Increases Bunker and Inland Fuel Surcharges
August, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 8 (Chinese Version PDF)
August, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 8 (Chinese Version HTML)
July, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 7
Chairman Blust Announces Intention to Leave the Federal Maritime Commission
WTSA Lines Maintain Inland Fuel Surcharges, Reduces Bunker
TSA Carriers Reduce Bunker, Maintain Current Inland Fuel Surcharge
TACA Conference Maintains Bunker Surcharge, Increases Currency Adjustment Factor
July, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 7 (Chinese Version PDF)
July, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 7 (Chinese Version HTML)
June, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 6
FMC Order of Investigation and Hearing on Possible Ship Act Violations (Docket 06-06)
WTSA Lines Increase Bunker, CAF and Inland Fuel Surcharges
Peak Season Surcharges: Asia/USA Trade Lane Tariffs
TSA Carriers Increase Bunker, CAF and Inland Fuel Surcharge
TACA Conference Increases Bunker Surcharge and Panama Canal Fee
June, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 6 (Chinese Version PDF)
June, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 6 (Chinese Version HTML)
May, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 5
FMC Docket 06-05: Verucci Motorcycles Complaint
WTSA Lines Increase Bunker and Inland Fuel Surcharges Again
Peak Season Surcharges: Asia/USA Trade Lane Tariffs
TSA Carriers Increase Bunker and Inland Fuel Charges
TACA Conference Maintains Current Surcharges
May, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 5 (Chinese Version PDF)
May, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 5 (Chinese Version HTML)
April, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 4
PierPASS Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) To Increase at Los Angeles and Long Beach
FMC Budget 2007: Chairman Blust Appears Before U.S. House of Representatives
WTSA Carriers Increase Bunker and Inland Fuel Charge: Effective May 1, 2006
TSA Carriers File General Rate Increases and Increase Surcharges
April, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 4 (Chinese Version PDF)
April, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 4 (Chinese Version HTML)
March, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 3
FMC Reduces Penalty: Sea-Land Service Ordered to Pay $820,000
TSA Carriers Reduce Bunker Surcharge: Effective April 1, 2006
WTSA Adjusts Currency Factors, Increases Bunker and Inland Fuel Surcharges
TACA Conference Increases Surcharges, Maintains Current Bunker Surcharge
March, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 3 (Chinese Version PDF)
March, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 3 (Chinese Version HTML)
February, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 2
WTSA and TSA to Begin Monthly Bunker/Inland Fuel Surcharges Adjustments
New California Law Limits Container Demurrage Charges
FMC Investigates Unlicensed Household Goods Movers
WTSA Carriers Raise U.S.-Asia Metal Scrap Freight Rates
February, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 2 (Chinese Version PDF)
February, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 2 (Chinese Version HTML)
January, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 1
DPI Predicts NVOCC Service Arrangements Will Be More Popular in 2006
FMC Plans Upgrade to SERVCON System
Panama Canal Charges To Increase May 1, 2006
January, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 1 (Chinese Version PDF)
January, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 1 (Chinese Version HTML)
December, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 12
FMC Releases Annual Reports for Fiscal Year 2005
TSA Carriers Increase Bunker and Inland Fuel Surcharges
WTSA Adjusts Currency Factors, Increases Bunker and Inland Fuel Surcharges
Alameda Corridor Charge (ACC) at Los Angeles/Long Beach to Increase
TACA Announces General Rate Increases for 2006, BAF Increases Expected Shortly
December, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 12 (Chinese Version PDF)
December, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 12 (Chinese Version HTML)
November, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 11
FMC Holds Industry Briefing with the National Association of Waterfront Employees
Docket 05-06: FMC Extends Comment Period on Additional NSA Rule Changes
Peak Season Surcharges Extended for US East Coast All Water Services
FMC Announces Compromise Agreements, Collects $305,000 in Civil Penalties
November, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 11 (Chinese Version PDF)
November, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 11 (Chinese Version HTML)
October, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 10
FMC Amends NSA Regulations to Allow NVOCC-to-NVOCC Contracts: Docket 05-05
USSEC Implements GRI and Further Increases BAF
FMC Updates Website to Provide Extensive FAQ
Peak Season is Trouble Free at Long Beach and Los Angeles
Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement Implements GRI and Increases BAF Again
October, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 10 (Chinese Version PDF)
October, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 10 (Chinese Version HTML)
September, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 9
FMC Proposes NSA Amendment: NVOCC to NVOCC Service Arrangements
WTSA Adjusts Bunker Adjustment, Currency Factor, Adds Inland Fuel Charge
Federal Maritime Commission Website Updated
TACA Implements October GRI, Increases BAF
TSA Carriers File Increased Bunker Adjustment Factor and Inland Fuel Charge
September, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 9 (Chinese Version PDF)
September, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 9 (Chinese Version HTML)
August, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 8
FMC Commissioners To Review NSA Issues August 3, 2005
Kenneth A. Krantz Appointed FMC Administrative Law Judge
FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye Re-Appointed to New Five Year Term
Docket No. 89-26: Guam Complaint Dismissed by FMC
NVOCCs File PierPASS Traffic Mitigation Fee
TSA Carriers File New Inland Fuel Charge
August, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 8 (Chinese Version PDF)
August, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 8 (Chinese Version HTML)
July, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 7
Transpacific Eastbound Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) Reduced
TACA Extends Bunker Surcharges thru August 15
United States South Europe Conference Extends BAF, Reduces CAF
PierPASS to Begin at Long Beach and Los Angeles Ports
Port of Long Beach Reduces Container Free Time
July, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 7 (Chinese Version PDF)
July, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 7 (Chinese Version HTML)
June, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 6
FMC Commissioner Blust Honors Maritime Day at Joint Luncheon
Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File Peak Season Surcharges (PSS)
TSA & WTSA Carriers Increase Bunker Surcharges
FMC Updates Controlled Carrier List
United States South Europe Conference Announces GRIs, Extends BAF/CAF
June, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 6 (Chinese Version PDF)
June, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 6 (Chinese Version HTML)
May, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 5
TACA Adjusts Surcharges, Reconfirms July 1 General Rate Increases
Irwin L. Schroeder Named FMC Chief Administrative Law Judge
FMC Issues 43rd Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2004
FMC Annual Reports FY2000 - 2004 Statistics Overview
May, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 5 (Chinese Version PDF)
May, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 5 (Chinese Version HTML)
April, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 4
FMC Announces 18 Compromise Agreements: $514,500 in Penalties
Chairman Blust Appears Before the US House of Representatives
TSA Carriers Increase Panama Canal Surcharge and File GRIs
Commissioner Creel Says NSA Filing Has Begun Slowly
April, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 4 (Chinese Version PDF)
April, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 4 (Chinese Version HTML)
March, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 3
FMC Rejects Petitions Challenging NSA Final Rule
FMC Releases Annual Performance Plan FY06, Updates Web Site, Increases Fees
TSA Carriers Announce GRI and PSS for 2005, Reduce Bunker Surcharges
TACA Adjusts Surcharges, Reconfirms April 1 GRIs
March, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 3 (Chinese Version PDF)
March, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 3 (Chinese Version HTML)
February, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 2
FMC Meets With Shipping Executives for Panel Discussion
FMC Releases Annual Program Performance Report FY 2004
WTSA Carriers Announce General Rate Increases
FMC Receives Petitions for NSA Final Rule Reconsideration and Stay
SIGNALS™ Now Available Online in Chinese
February, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 2 (Chinese Version PDF)
February, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 2 (Chinese Version HTML)
January, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 1
NSA Filing Will Begin January 19, 2005
TACA Reduces Bunker Surcharges, Increases Currency Adjustment Factor
FMC Commissioner Harold J. Creel, Jr. Sworn in for Third Term
FMC Denies Crowley Petition to Revoke OTI License
January, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 1 (Chinese Version PDF)
January, 2005 Vol. 9 No. 1 (Chinese Version HTML)
December, 2004 Vol. 8 No. 12
Registration for NVOCC Service Arrangements (NSA) Begins
TSA Carriers Increase Bunker Surcharges & Extend Peak Season Surcharge
WTSA Carriers Increase Bunker & Currency Surcharges
November, 2004 Vol. 8 No. 11
FMC Votes to Authorize Confidential NVOCC Service Arrangements
TACA Announces Increased Surcharges and GRIs for 2005
Carriers Implement Security Surcharges
October, 2004 Vol. 8 No. 10
Petition No. P5-04: APL Files for Exemptions from Controlled Carrier Regulations
FMC Still Experiencing SERVCON System Troubles
WTSA Carriers Amend Bunker and Currency Surcharges
TACA Carriers Implement General Rate Increase and Increase Surcharges
TSA Carriers Increase Bunker & Extend Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)
September, 2004 Vol 8. No. 09
FMC Fee Increase and Revision: Docket 04-11
FMC Announces Internal Realignment of Bureaus and Offices
Docket 04-10: City of Portland, ME and Scotia Prince Cruises
Docket No. 04-08: Qin's Incorporated and Superior Link International
Docket No. 04-08: American Warehousing and Port of NY & NJ
TSA Carriers Launch Website; Maersk Sealand Announces Departure
FMC Accepts Supplemental Comments on NVOCC Petitions
August, 2004 Vol 8. No. 08
FMC Collects $549,000 in Penalties for Alleged Shipping Act Violations
FMC Commissioner Brennan Reappointed for 5-Year Term
July, 2004 Vol 8. No. 07
West Coast Marine Terminal Operators Amend Agreement
FMC Commissioner Anderson Confirmed by US Senate and Sworn In
American Trucking Association Outlines Motor Carrier Concerns
Docket 01-06: Deadline Extended on Mississippi Tug Franchise Issue
TACA Carriers Implement General Rate Increases and Increase BAF
June, 2004 Vol 8. No. 06
FMC Chairman Participates in World Trade Week in California
TACA Carriers Amend Bunker & Currency Surcharges
WTSA Carriers Amend Bunker & Currency Surcharges
January - May 2004, Vol. 8, Nos. 1 thru 5, Adobe PDF
May, 2004 Vol 8. No. 05
FMC Issues Clarification on Chinese Controlled Carrier Petitions
Transpacific GRIs Take Effect - Some Shippers Report Reductions
FMC Issues 42nd Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2003
FMC Annual Reports FY2000 – 2003 Statistics Overview
April, 2004 Vol 8. No. 04
FMC Issues Final Rule for Optional NVOCC Bond Rider
FedEx Files for Tariff Exemption & Contracting Authority
Chairman Blust Appears Before the US House of Representatives
Commission Grants Exemptions to Chinese Controlled Carriers
FMC Asks for Comments on Chinese Trade Issues
FMC to Hold Seminar in Philadelphia, PA
March, 2004 Vol 8. No. 03
Deans Overseas Shipping, Inc. Pays FMC $50,000
FMC to Investigate Nick International Shipping
US House of Representatives to Review FMC Budget for 2005
TSA Carriers File General Rate Increases and Increase Surcharges
Comment Period for Optional NVOCC Bond Rider Extended
FMC Issues Annual Performance Plan for Fiscal Year 2005
February, 2004 Vol 8. No. 02
FMC Prepares to Act on China Issues
Amy W. Larson Appointed FMC General Counsel
DOT Announces Plan for Safety Inspections of Chassis
Irwin Schroeder Joins FMC as Administrative Law Judge
Two More NVOCCs Petition FMC for Tariff Exemption & Contracting Authority
FMC Relocates Miami Area Representatives
January, 2004 Vol 8. No. 01
US Department of Transportation Signs Maritime Agreement With China
FMC Commissioners to Review China Issues: January 21st Meeting
Petition No. P10-03 Filed by NCBFAA: NVOCC Bonding Rule Sought
Royal Olympia Cruise Vessels Declare Bankruptcy
FMC Commissioners Entertain Comments on UPS & NVOCC Petitions
January - December 2003, Vol. 7, Nos. 1 thru 12, Adobe PDF
December, 2003 Vol 7. No. 12
FMC Collects $2,130,000 in Penalties
New FMC Rules on Carrier & Terminal Agreements Proposed
FMC Revokes Licenses of 14 NVOCCs: FMC Docket No. 03-14
New FDA Rules on US Imports Prompt new FMC Tariff Rules
Comment Period on NVOCC Petitions Re-Opened by FMC
FMC Chairman Blust Visits China
November, 2003 Vol 7. No. 11
UPS Petition Draws Over 200 Comments
Deans Overseas Investigated for Shipping Act Violations
Seminars Scheduled by FMC at San Francisco & San Diego
Reporting Requirements for License Applicants Increased
October, 2003 Vol 7. No. 10
TSA Carriers Agree to Settlement with FMC
FMC Extends Comment Period for UPS & NCBFAA Petitions
Two NVOCCs Petition Rulemakings on Service Contracting
September, 2003 Vol 7. No. 09
Paul Anderson Joins the Commission
Chinese Carriers Modify Petitions for Exemptions
FMC Extends Comment Period on UPS Petition
NCBFAA Petitions FMC for Exemption from Tariff Filing
Docket 03-07: FSL International & Full Service Logistics
August, 2003 Vol 7. No. 08
FMC Collects US$ 700,000 in Penalties
UPS Petitions FMC for Service Contract Authority
Sinotrans Asks FMC for Exemption from Tariff Regulations
Commission Issues Final Rule in Docket 03-03
Hudson Shipping Ordered to Pay FMC US$ 7,900,000
July 3, 2003 Vol 7. No. 07
Controlled Carrier List Updated by FMC
Indamex Conference Investigated by FMC
FMC Revokes OTI License of Cargo Carriers Ltd.
WTSA Carriers Launch Web Site: Includes Tariff Surcharges
New West Coast Marine Terminal Agreement Approved by FMC
June 4, 2003 Vol 7. No. 06
FMC Investigation of Transpacific Agreement Expanded
Another Seminar on FMC Regulations: June 20 at New York
China Shipping Petitions FMC for Tariff Exemption
Port Canaveral Agrees to Pay FMC $750,000
May 6, 2003 Vol 7. No. 05
President Bush Nominates Paul Anderson to the FMC
Peak Season Surcharges Effective 01Jun2003 Asia/USA Trade
Seminar on FMC Regulations: May 14 at Port of Long Beach
Public Hearing on New Passenger Vessel Regulations
FMC Commissioners To Meet in Closed Session May 6, 2003
April 4, 2003 Vol 7. No. 04
OTI List Posted on FMC Web Site: www.fmc.gov
General Rate Increases and Increased Bunker Surcharges
FMC Announces Seminar in Pacific Northwest Area
FMC Fiscal Year Performance Plan for 2004
Service Contract Filing Regulations: Docket No. 03-03
March 07, 2003 Vol 7. No. 03
AMS Surcharges Imposed by Ocean Carriers & NVOCCs
FMC Announces Seminar Series for Industry and Public
FMC Terminates Licenses of Freight Forwarders and NVOCCs
FMC Reissues Licenses of Freight Forwarders and NVOCCs
Green Master Int'l Ordered to Pay FMC $1,530,000
Port Canaveral Found in Violation of the Shipping Act
February 07, 2003 Vol 7. No. 02
Sea-Land Service Ordered to Pay FMC $4,082,500
Rebecca Dye Joints the Federal Maritime Commission
FMC Dismisses Petition of Florida NVOCCs: Petition P2-02
FMC to Consider Revisions to Agreement Regulations
US Customs AMS Regulations and 24 Hour Rule Take Effect
January 8, 2003 Vol 7. No. 1
FMC Outlook for 2003: Pending Dockets, Petitions and Investigations
New US Customs Regulations Impact NVOCCs in the US Import Trades
January 6, 2003 Comments by James E.Devine
Comments by James E.Devine, President of DPI, were recently featured in the Annual Review & Outlook of the New York 'Journal of Commerce' magazine and on its website at www.joc.com
January - December 2002, Vol. 6, Nos. 1 thru 12, Adobe PDF
December 5, 2002 Vol 6. No. 12
New York Motor Carriers Petition FMC to Investigate Marine Terminals
Docket 02-16, Golden Bridge International
FMC Commissioner Brennan Holds Hearings on TSA Service Contracting Practices
November 5, 2002 Vol 6. No. 11
FMC Announces Compromise Agreements
Empire United Lines and FMC Settle Docket 02-11
Imposition of WC Congestion Charges Prompts FMC Advisory
NVOCCs Petition FMC to Investigate Caribbean Ship Owners
FMC Terminates Licenses of 39 OTI-Forwarders & NVOCCs
October 4, 2002 Vol 6. No. 10
New FMC Chairman Reaches Out to Ocean Shipping Community
FMC Issues Section 15 Orders to TSA Carriers
FMC Terminates Licenses of OTI-Forwarders & NVOCCs
September 6, 2002 Vol 6. No. 9
Steven Blust Confirmed by US Senate as FMC Chairman
FMC Orders Formal Investigation into Possible Shipping Act Violations by TSA Carriers
FMC Terminates Licenses of 8 OTI-Freight Forwarders and NVOCCs
August 5, 2002 Vol 6. No. 8
FMC Orders Green Master Int’l Freight to Pay $1,530,000 Penalty
All Flags Forwarding Investigated for Possible Shipping Act Violations
FMC Orders Investigation into Sinotrans/HASCO Agreement
FMC Terminates Licenses of 21 OTI-Freight Forwarders and NVOCCs
Empire United Lines Investigated for Possible Shipping Act Violations
July 5, 2002 Proposed New Chinese Shipping Regulations, viz:
"Proposed Implementing Rules for the Regulations of the Peoples Republic of China on
International Maritime Transportation." This 50 page notice provides 83 Articles
proposed by the Chinese Ministry of Communications to implement new licensing
regulations, and to establish penalties for violations of these regulations.
July 5, 2002 Vol 6. No. 7
President Bush Nominates Rebecca F. Dye to the FMC
Bureau of Enforcement to Increase Miami Area Staff
Results of FMC Meeting: New Chinese Regulations Reviewed
FMC Terminates Licenses of 38 OTI-Forwarders and NVOCCs
June 6, 2002 - New Chinese Shipping Act (LargePDF, 28 Pages)
English Translation of the "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on International Maritime Transportation" Effective January 1, 2002
June 6, 2002 Vol 6. No. 6
Forwarders Ask FMC to Investigate Pacific Carriers
Supreme Court Rejects FMC Appeal, Expands States Rights
Transglobal Logistic Forwarding Ordered to Pay $1,440,000
FMC Chairman Speaks Out On New Chinese Shipping Law
Senate Holds Hearings on Nomination of New FMC Chairman
FMC Terminates Licenses of OTI-Forwarders & NVOCCs
DPI Web Pages and SIGNALS Newsletter In Spanish
May 6, 2002 Vol 6. No. 5
FMC Collects $764,500 In Penalties
Hudson Shipping (HK) Ltd. Investigated by FMC: Docket 02-06
April 2, 2002 Vol 6. No. 4
FMC Finds Sea-Land Service Liable for Shipping Act Violations
John A. Moran Resigns from the Federal Maritime Commission
Update of Existing FMC Filing Fees: Docket 02-05
FMC Seeks Comments on Chinese Shipping Regulations: Docket 98-14
FMC Terminates Licenses of 32 OTI-Freight Forwarders and NVOCCs
March 5, 2002 Vol 6. No. 3
FMC Delays Proposed TransPacific Reefer Trade Agreement
Michael A. Rosas Appointed FMC Administrative Law Judge
Annual Performance Plan Issued by FMC for Fiscal Year 2003
February 5, 2002 Vol 6. No. 2
Bush Nominates New FMC Chairman: Steven Blust of Tampa, FL
FMC Fines NVOCC $1,237,500: Universal Logistic Forwarding
FMC Considers New Rules to Protect Cruise Ship Passengers
Canaveral Port Authority Investigated by FMC
January 7, 2002 Comments by James E.Devine
Comments by James E. Devine, President of DPI, were recently featured in the New York 'Journal of Commerce' annual Shipping Review & Outlook and its JOCWeek Magazine.
January 4, 2002 Vol 6. No. 1
Docket 01-12: Cargo Carriers Ltd., Commonwealth Shipping Ltd.
FMC Files Brief in Supreme Court Case v. S.Carolina State Ports
FMC Terminates Licenses of 42 OTI-Freight Forwarders and NVOCCs
January - December 2001, Vol. 5, Nos. 1 thru 12, Adobe PDF
December 5, 2001 Vol 5. No. 13
FMC Collects $1,080,000 in Penalties: 9 Compromise Agreements
Docket 01-11: FMC To Revoke the License of AAA Nordstar Line
November 6, 2001 Vol 5. No. 12
Supreme Court to Review FMC v. South Carolina State Ports
FMC Investigation of Florida Ports Continues At Port Canaveral
NVOCC Ordered to Pay $1,340,000 for Shipping Act Violations
Docket 01-06, Mississippi Tugs, New Procedural Schedule
FMC Terminates Licenses of 97 OTI-Freight Forwarders and NVOCCs
October 5, 2001 Vol 5. No. 11
OSRA Impact Study Released: Includes FMC Suggestions
FMC Prompts Action by Port Everglades: Tug Service Monopoly Ends
Carriers Publish War Risk Surcharges: FMC Requires 30 Day Notice
Docket 00-02: Puerto Rico Ports Subject to FMC Jurisdiction
September 5, 2001 Vol 5. No. 10
Docket 96-20, Port Restrictions in US/Japan Trade
FMC Delays Action on China Issues: Petitions Remain Pending
Docket 01-08: FMC Seeks Comments on Electronic Documents
Release of OSRA Impact Study Delayed by FMC
Docket 01-02: Transworld Shipping (USA), Inc.
August 3, 2001 Vol 5. No. 9
FMC Hearings in Florida: Fact Finding Investigation No. 24
Docket 01-06, Mississippi Tugs: FMC Grants RIVCO Petition
Increased FMC Budget Proposed for 2002: Senate Bill S. 1215
Docket 01-09: Transglobal Forwarding Co., Ltd.
Docket 01-10: Green Master Int'l Freight Services Ltd.
FMC Petitions US Supreme Court: S.Carolina State Ports v. FMC
July 6, 2001 Vol 5. No. 8
Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) Impact Study
FMC to Review China Issues in Closed Session
Docket 01-06: Exclusive Tug Franchises
Docket 01-07: Tignes, Inc. - Order of Investigation
June 7, 2001 Vol 5. No. 7
FMC to Investigate Exclusive Tug Arrangements in Florida
Docket 01-05: New FMC Rules for Alternative Dispute Resolution
May 7, 2001 Vol 5. No. 6
FMC Commissioners to Meet 10May2001: Open and Closed Sessions
Docket 00-12: 55 OTI Licenses Revoked by FMC
Informal Docket 1842: NVOCC Pass Thru of Surcharge Upheld by FMC
Docket 01-01: OSRA Survey Generates Comments
FMC Terminates Licenses of 16 OTI-Freight Forwarders and NVOCCs
April 6, 2001 Vol 5. No. 5
10 Compromise Agreements Announced by FMC: $520,000 in Penalties
April 5, 2001 Vol 5. No. 4
Docket 99-18: Stallion Cargo, Inc. Ordered by FMC to Pay $50,000
FMC 'ATFI' System Taken Off-Line
FMC Re-Issues OTI Licenses
FMC Terminates Licenses of 13 OTI-Freight Forwarders & NVOCCs
March 5, 2001 Vol 5. No. 3
FMC Terminates Licenses of 84 OTI-Freight Forwarders & NVOCCs
FMC Re-Issues Licenses to 11 OTI-Freight Forwarders & NVOCCs
Docket 01-02: Complaint Filed by Transworld Shipping (USA), Inc.
Docket 01-03: Complaint Filed by Pactrans Air & Sea Inc.
Test Your FMC-IQ: Test Your Knowledge of FMC Regulations
February 5, 2001 Vol 5. No. 2
OSRA Impact Study to Survey Shippers, Carriers and OTIs
Paul B. Lang Named FMC Administrative Law Judge
Docket 99-15 Settled with Payment of $30,000 to FMC
January 9, 2001 Comments by James E.Devine
Comments by James E. Devine, President of DPI, were recently featured in the New York 'Journal of Commerce' annual Shipping Review & Outlook.
January 4, 2001 Vol 5. No. 1
Docket 00-12: FMC Begins Proceedings Against 81 OTIs
Docket 00-13: FMC Issues Final Rule on Agency Reorganization
MCA Agreement: Carriers File Agreement to Share Credit Info
FMC Outlook for 2001: New Chairman Likely, But No Major Changes
January - December 2000, Vol. 4, Nos. 1 thru 12, Adobe PDF
December 6, 2000 Vol 4. No. 11
FMC Announces 8 Compromise Agreements: $ 630,000 in Civil Penalties Collected
FMC to Review Chinese Shipping Restrictions in Closed Session: Docket 98-14
Port of Houston Petition on Legal Fees Denied: FMC Refuses to Initiate a Rule Making
November 6, 2000 Vol 4. No. 10
Sinotrans Petitions FMC for Relief from Tariff Regulations
OTI Licenses Re-Issued by FMC: Terminated Licenses Restored
FMC Terminates Licenses of 41 OTI-Freight Forwarders and NVOCCs
October 5, 2000 Vol 4. No. 9
Delmond Won Appointed to a Second Term
FMC Issues Strategic Plan for 2001-2005
Docket 00-07: FMC Decides Not to Set Fees for Tariff Access
Controled Carrier Listing Updated by FMC
September 5, 2000 Vol 4. No. 8
Docket 00-09: Penalties for Shipping Act Violations Increased.
FMC Terminates 29 More OTI Licenses.
FMC Investigates Tug Franchises On The Lower Mississippi.
Docket 99-20: Gstaad, Inc. Settles with FMC for $150,000.
Docket 00-10: Universal Logistic Forwarding Co., Ltd.
August 4, 2000 Vol 4. No. 7
FMC Terminates Licenses off 130 OTI-Freight Forwarders and NVOCCs.
OTI License Numbers Required on Bills of Lading and Documentation.
July 10, 2000 Vol 4. No. 6
OSRA Interim Status Report Released
FMC Announces Four Management Appointments
FMC Obtains Injunction Against World Line Shipping
May 12, 2000 Vol 4. No. 5
FMC Narrows its Definition of Ocean Common Carrier: Docket 99-10
Hyundai and Med Shipping Pay FMC $100,000: Docket No. 97-07
Maersk, P&O Nedlloyd & Sea-Land Pay FMC $100,000: Docket No. 97-08
FMC Clarifies Electronic Tariff Regulations: Circular Letter No. 00-01
Apr 5, 2000 Vol. 4, No. 4
FMC Announces 18 Compromise Agreements: $ 1,060,000 in penalties collected.
Mar 6, 2000 Vol. 4, No. 3
FMC Reorganizes Bureaus and Offices: more resources dedicated to OTI licensing
Docket 99-10: Proposed New Definition of Vessel Operating Common Carrier (VOCC)
Docket 99-23: OTI Licensing Rules Eased for Branch Offices in the USA
Feb. 7, 2000 Vol. 4, No. 2
FMC Chairman Orders OSRA Impact Study: compliance assessment
Service Contracts: ocean carriers continue to file at a record pace
Docket 00-01: 'K' Line v. Intercontinental Exchange, re: unpaid freight
Docket 00-02: Crowley and Trailer Bridge v. Puerto Rico Ports, re: dockage
Docket 00-03: Inlet Fish Producers v. Sea-Land Service, Inc., re: tare weight
Bureau of Economic and Agreement Analysis: duties and responsibilities
Jan. 7, 2000 Vol. 4, No. 1
Dombrowski Named FMC Managing Director
Anti-Rebating Certification Not Required for 2000
Docket 99-17: Imex Shipping Inc. Settles With FMC for US$ 55,000
Docket 98-14: FMC Demands Information from China Shipping
FMC Investigation into Eastbound Transpacific Trade Ends Quietly
January - December 1999, Vol. 3, Nos. 1 thru 12, Adobe PDF
Vol. 3, No. 9, Dec. 3, 1999
Two New FMC Commissioners: Joseph E. Brennam and Antony M. Merck
Docket 99-11: Expeditors Int'l Settles with FMC for USD 112,500.
Docket 99-14: Global Transporte Oceano V. Coler Ocean Lines
Docket 99-10: Proposed New Definition of VOCC Still Pending
Vol. 3, No. 9, Nov. 4, 1999
FMC Announces Nine Compromise Agreements: $825,000 collected
FMC Bureau of Enforcement: Duties, Responsibilities and Resources
Oct. 6, 1999: Vol. 3, No. 8
Maersk Line Pays FMC $925,000 In Settlement Agreement: Docket 99-07
FMC Budget Approved: US Senate approves funding thru September 2001
Docket 99-17: Imex Shipping Inc., Possible Violations of the Shipping Act
Docket 99-18: Stallion Cargo Inc., Possible Violations of the Shipping Act
FMC Office of Informal Inquiries and Complaints
Sep. 7, 1999: Vol. 3, No. 7
DCL Pays FMC $800,000 in Settlement Agreement
FMC Docket No. 99-15: West Indies Shipping and Trading, Inc.
FMC Docket No. 99-03: Prestige Forwarding Co. Pays FMC $105,000
OTI Licensing Backlog: FMC processing nearly 4,000 applications
FMC Docket No. 99-11: Expeditors International Investigated.
July 6, 1999: Vol. 3, No. 6
FMC Docket No. 99-10: new definition of vessel operating common carrier (VOCC)
FMC Docket No. 99-06: Direct Container Line, possible violations of the Shipping Act
June 6, 1999: Vol. 3, No. 5
FMC Collects US$ 2,900,000 in Penalties
April 5, 1999: Vol. 3, No. 4
May 1, 1999 Deadline for OTI Licensing: new FMC requirement for NVOCCs
NVOCC and Freight Forwarder Bond Requirements Increase
FMC Chairman Creel “Anxious for May 1 to Arrive”
FMC Authorizes Actions Based on TransPacific Investigation No. 23
FMC Budget Advances In Congress: increased funding for FY2000 approved
New North Atlantic Agreement Delayed by FMC: additional information requested
March 1, 1999: Vol. 3, No. 3
FMC Finalizes New Tariff Publication Regulations
New Service Contract Regulations
Docket 99-01, Direct Container Line Inc.
Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) Licensing
OTI Licensing, FMC Defines "in the USA"
NVOCC and Freight Forwarder Bond Requirements To Increase
FMC Chairman Creel Presents Budget for FY2000 To Congress
Joseph E. Brennan Nominated As FMC Commissioner
February 5, 1999: Vol. 3, No. 2
FMC Approves First Final Rules Implementing OSRA
Comments on Proposed Rules Considered by FMC Commissioners
FMC Announces Compromise Agreements: $850,000 in fines collected
January 1, 1999: Vol. 3, No. 1
New FMC Tariff Regulations: Docket 98-29 retains "ATFI" standards for tariffs
Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) Licensing: effective May 1, 1999
NVOCC and Freight Forwarder Bond Requirements To Increase: 01May1999
FMC Defines "in the USA": two alternatives under consideration for OTIs
FMC Redefines "Vessel Operating Common Carrier": vessels must call US Ports
New FMC Service Contract Filing Regulations: ATFI based electronic filing system
FMC Executive Reassignments and Retirements Announced: effective 01Jan1999
January - December 1998, Vol. 2, Nos. 1 thru 12, Adobe PDF
December 1, 1998: Vol. 2, No. 8
Anti-Rebating Certification Requirements: Waived by FMC for 1999
FMC Begins to Issue Proposed Rules: Implementing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act
FMC Sets Timetable for New Rules: Implementing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act
New FMC Commissioner Appointed: John A. Moran, former US Senate Counsel
Docket 98-19: World Line Shipping, Possible Violations of the Shipping Act
November 2, 1998: Vol. 2, No. 7
Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998: effective May 1, 1999
..... Service Contract terms and conditions will no longer be made fully available to the public for review/equal access
..... Conferences and Rate Agreements will be required to allow member carriers more flexibility by Independent Action
..... Forwarders and NVOCCs will be licensed by the FMC as "Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTI)"
..... Tariff formats, currently exactly prescribed by FMC, will become more flexible
FMC Bureau of Enforcement: Outlook for 1999
Tariff Publication Regulations: Under the Ship Reform Act of 1998
Docket 98-18: Owens Refrigerated Freight Limited
October 1, 1998: Vol. 2, No. 6
Eastbound TransPacific "Peak Season Surcharges" Investigated by FMC
Docket 98-16: Eastern Mediterranean Shipping, Possible Violations of the Shipping Act
New FMC Field Office Opened at New York: Will Carry Out Enforcement Activities
Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998: Still Awaits Action in the US Senate
September 1, 1998: Vol. 2, No. 5
Russian Carrier Pays FMC $550,000 to Compromise Civil Penalties
Docket 98-14: Shipping Restrictions and Requirements In The People's Republic of China
Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998: Awaits Action in the US Senate
August 1, 1998: Vol. 2, No. 4
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Approved by US House of Representatives
Docket 98-10: Inquiry Into Automated Tariff Filing Systems for the Ship Reform Act of 1998
Docket 98-09: Update of existing and Addition of New Filing and Service Fees
July 1, 1998: Vol. 2, No. 3
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Remains "On Hold" in House of Representatives
Docket 98-08: Kin Bridge Express Inc. and Kin Bridge Express (U.S.A.), Inc.
Sinotrans Pays FMC $60,000: due to failure to submit service contract records timely
Solex Express, Inc. Pays FMC $70,000: settlement agreement on Docket 97-19
June 1, 1998: Vol. 2, No. 2
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Awaits Action by House of Representatives
FMC Announces Seven Compromise Agreements: $206,000 in civil penalties paid
FMC Chairman Cites "Insufficient Progress" on Japan Port Reform
May 1, 1998: Vol. 2, No. 1
US Senate Approves Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998: 71-26 vote for S.414
Key Provisions of the Ship Reform Act: amending the Shipping Act of 1984
Will the Ship Reform Act of 1998 Gain Full Approval?
DPI's Plans for 1999; if the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998 becomes law
January - December 1997, Vol. 1, Nos. 1 thru 12, Adobe PDF
August 20, 1997: Vol. 1, No. 5
FMC Bureau of Enforcement Activity - $641,000 In Settlements Collected
Docket No. 97-09 - Order of Investigation and Hearing, Topocean Consolidation Cos.
Docket No. 97-12 - Order of Investigation and Hearing, Pacon Express, Inc.
Docket No. 97-14 - Petition for Declaration Order Re: NVOCC Bonding
Docket No. 96-20 - Sanctions Against Japanese Carriers Could Begin on 04Sep1997
FMC Budget for Fiscal Year 1998 - Approved by Both Houses of Congress
S. 414: Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1997 - Placed on the Senate calendar, but...
Notable New/Amended Agreements Filed with FMC - June 1 - August 15, 1997
June 6, 1997: Vol. 1, No. 4
Docket No. 97-07 - FMC Order of Investigation and Hearing, Possible Unfiled Agreements
between Hyundai Merchant Marine and Mediterranean Shipping Co.
Docket No. 97-08 - FMC Order of Investigation and Hearing, Possible Unfiled Agreements between Maersk Line, P&O Nedlloyd and Sea-Land Service
FMC Bureau of Enforcement Activity - April and May 1997
SIGNALSä On The Internet - http://www.dpiusa.com
STB Ex Parte No. 618 - Revised Regulations for Domestic Water Carrier Tariffs
Forwarder Regulation Proposed in Hong Kong - Supported by HK Liner Shipping Assoc.
S. 414: Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1997 - Amended by Senate Committee
Notable New/Amended Agreements Filed with FMC - April and May 1997
April 16, 1997: Vol. 1, No. 3
President Clinton Submits FMC Budget for Fiscal Year 1998 - No Changes in Funding
Public Law 104-291: Intermodal Safe Container Transportation Act - Effective 09Apr1997
Docket 94-31: Monitoring Reporting Requirements for Agreements - Reports Due 15Jun1997
Bureau of Enforcement Activity - February and March 1997
FMC Dockets and Rulings On The Internet - http://www.fmc.gov
DOT Exempts Ocean Freight Forwarders from Domestic Tariff Filing - Effective 30Mar1997
APL, Sea-Land and 67 Other Carriers File Tariffs With Shanghai Shipping Exchange
S. 414: Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1997 - Introduced in the US Senate 20Mar1997
Docket 96-20: FMC Sanctions Against Japanese Carriers - Delayed until 04Sep1997
Notable New/Amended Agreements Filed with FMC - February and March 1997
SIGNALSä Vol. 1, No. 2, January 24, 1997
Anti-Rebating Certification for 1997/1998 - Due December 31, 1996
FMC Increases Civil Penalties - Docket No. 96-17
Bureau of Enforcement Activity, Nov '96 - Jan '97 - 2 items this issue
FMC Personnel News - Bob Bourgoin and Newton Frank retire
Surface Transportation Board To Update Tariff Filing Requirements
Japanese Carriers Threatened with FMC Fines - Docket 96-20
FMC Stalls TSA Petition to Reactivate Asia-USA Capacity Management Plan
Shanghai Shipping Exchange Requires Tariff Filing
105th US Congress Convenes, Transportation Committees Formed
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