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We help logistics companies comply with U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regulations.

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February 2026

FMC Operations Suspended Due to Federal Government Shutdown

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) closed as part of the federal government shutdown that began January 31st. The FMC’s regulations, however, remain in force during the federal government shutdown. There is no impact on FMC…

February 2026

Laura DiBella Designated as Chairwoman of FMC

On January 28, 2026, President Donald Trump designated Laura DiBella to serve as Chairwoman of the Federal Maritime Commission. Chairwoman DiBella was sworn in as a Commissioner on January 6, 2026. She was nominated by…

February 2026

FMC Assesses MSC Civil Penalties Totaling $22.67 Million

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) assessed a civil penalty of $22.67 million against MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, S.A. (MSC) for various U.S. Shipping Act violations, including failure to update its FMC tariff. The Commission’s…

February 2026

FMC Launches Investigation of Possible Chassis Usage Restrictions

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) launched an investigation into chassis restrictions. The FMC is examining actions by ocean common carriers that may be unjustly and unreasonably restricting motor carriers and shippers’ choice of chassis…

February 2026

FMC Adds Two Additional Administrative Law Judges on Temporary Basis

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) appointed two temporary administrative law judges to the Commission’s Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) through the end of the fiscal year. The temporary details of Judge Jamie Mendelson…

February 2026

FMC Chairwoman DiBella and Commissioner Vekich Issue Statement on Closing the Harbor Maintenance Tax Land-Border Loophole

FMC Chairwoman Laura DiBella and Commissioner Max Vekich issued a joint statement on the Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) Land-Border Loophole. They commended the Trump Administration for taking steps to close the land border loophole. Section…

February 2026

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective February 15, 2026, and March 1, 2026

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective February 15, 2026, including CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag Lloyd, HMM Company Limited, Ocean…