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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Cargo ship Guangdong Port
News

China Is Escalating Panama Port Dispute With Surge in Ship Detentions, U.S. Regulator Warns

A simmering dispute over control of key Panama Canal terminals is now spilling into global shipping lanes, with China detaining Panama-flagged vessels in its

23 minutes ago
Total Views: 127

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Aerial view of a container terminal
News

Regulators Push Back on Shipping Surcharges as Hormuz Disruption Ripples Globally

Indian shipping regulators and related authorities seem to be keeping a close watch on ongoing supply chain dynamics for export trades as ocean carriers

March 24, 2026
Total Views: 705

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
EUNAVFOR warship escorts a containership in the Red Sea as part of the EU's Operation ASPIDES
News

U.S. Maritime Commission Warns Shipping Lines Over Hormuz Crisis Surcharges

The Federal Maritime Commission says it is closely monitoring new surcharges being introduced by ocean carriers amid the escalating security crisis around

March 11, 2026
Total Views: 1401

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Ms. Laura DiBella of Florida is sworn in as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission, January 6, 2026
News

Laura DiBella Fast-Tracked to Top Federal Maritime Commission Role

President Trump has designated Laura DiBella as Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, elevating the recently confirmed commissioner to lead

January 29, 2026
Total Views: 1655

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Aerial photo of MSC ships at the port of Long Beach
News

FMC Slaps MSC With $22.67 Million Penalty Over Multi-Year Billing Violations

The Federal Maritime Commission has hit MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company with $22.67 million in civil penalties after a multi-year enforcement case found the

January 28, 2026
Total Views: 2270

Monday, January 26, 2026
Trucks At Port Of LA
Ports

FMC Launches Investigation Into Ocean Carriers’ Grip on U.S. Chassis Market

The Federal Maritime Commission has opened a formal investigation into whether ocean carriers are unlawfully restricting truckers and shippers from choosing

January 26, 2026
Total Views: 2245

Thursday, January 22, 2026
A cargo ship full of shipping containers is seen at the port of Oakland, California
News

FMC Commissioners Confirm Trump Administration Is Closing Longstanding Harbor Maintenance Tax Loophole

Two Federal Maritime Commission commissioners confirmed Thursday that the Trump administration has begun implementing enforcement measures to close a

January 22, 2026
Total Views: 3547

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Ms. Laura DiBella of Florida is sworn in as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission, January 6, 2026
News

DiBella Sworn In As Federal Maritime Commissioner

Laura DiBella, Florida’s first female Secretary of Commerce, was sworn in today as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission, marking the

January 6, 2026
Total Views: 381

Friday, December 19, 2025
An up-close image of a Maersk ship in port
News

U.S. Maritime Regulator Weighs Severe Penalties in Escalating Spain Port Probe

The Federal Maritime Commission says Spain’s port access restrictions on Israel-linked cargoes may violate U.S. shipping laws, prompting consideration of

December 19, 2025
Total Views: 2118

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
an overhead view of port of los angeles docks
Shipping

FMC Secures $1.35 Million in Shipping Act Penalties from Two Carriers

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has concluded two enforcement actions resulting in $1.35 million in civil penalty payments from a major vessel operator

November 19, 2025
Total Views: 1434

Thursday, September 4, 2025
FILE PHOTO: An American flag flutters over a ship and shipping containers at the Port of Los Angeles, in San Pedro California
News

Trump Administration Nominates New Federal Maritime Commissioners Amid Leadership Transition

The White House has nominated Laura DiBella of Florida and Robert Harvey of Florida to serve as Federal Maritime Commissioners, according to nominations sent

September 4, 2025
Total Views: 1505

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Pure car and truck carrier in port
News

Shippers File Fresh Federal Maritime Commission Complaints

More shippers have lodged complaints with the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), with DB Schenker USA and Wallenius Wilhelmsen (WW) the latest operators

August 19, 2025
Total Views: 1761

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
FMC Chairman Louis Sola Announces Departure
Shipping

FMC Chairman Louis Sola Announces Departure

Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Louis Sola has announced he will step down from his position effective June 30, 2025, concluding a significant chapter in

June 24, 2025
Total Views: 948

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The M/V DALI is safely re-floated and moved to a local marine terminal on May 20, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland, as wreckage removal continues from the Fort McHenry Federal Channel. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Photo
Shipping

U.S. FMC Launches Investigation into Flags of Convenience Amid Growing Safety Concerns

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has initiated a nonadjudicatory investigation into vessel flagging practices that may create unfavorable conditions

May 21, 2025
Total Views: 1746

Thursday, April 24, 2025
Cargo containers pile up at a marine terminal at the Port of Los Angeles.
Shipping

FMC Awards Samsung $3.6M in Landmark Demurrage Case Against ZIM

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has delivered a significant ruling in a contentious shipping dispute, awarding Samsung Electronics America (SEA) $3.68

April 24, 2025
Total Views: 3703

Monday, April 21, 2025
File Photo shows a bulk ship with containership in background
Shipping

Chinese-Polish Shipping Company Chipolbrok Added to FMC’s Controlled Carrier List

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has designated the Chinese-Polish Joint Stock Shipping Company (Chipolbrok) as a controlled carrier of the People’s

April 21, 2025
Total Views: 1459

Friday, March 14, 2025
Sounion oil tanker on fire in Red Sea. EUNAVFOR ASPIDES/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

FMC Launches Investigation into Global Maritime Chokepoints Amid Rising Shipping Disruptions

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has initiated a comprehensive investigation into seven critical maritime chokepoints that are significantly

March 14, 2025
Total Views: 1529

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
port of los angeles and long beach
Shipping

Trump Designates Lou Sola as New Federal Maritime Commission Chairman

President Donald J. Trump has appointed Commissioner Louis E. “Lou” Sola as the new Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, the independent

January 21, 2025
Total Views: 3940

Monday, December 9, 2024
cargo ships loading at port of oakland
Shipping

FMC Halts Premier Alliance Rollout Over Competitive Concerns

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued a request for more information from ONE, HMM and Yang Ming on their proposed Premier

December 9, 2024
Total Views: 831

jones act vessel
Shipping

FMC Closes Great Lakes Ballast Water Investigation as Canadian Exemptions Ease Concerns

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has concluded one of its two investigations into Canadian ballast water regulations affecting Great Lakes shipping,

December 9, 2024
Total Views: 1208