Federal Maritime Commission
FMC Establishes Rules for Carriers Seeking to Deny Cargo Space
Ocean carriers will be required to document policies like pricing strategies and service offerings for…
FMC Requests More Info on Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd Alliance
The agency says the Gemini pact proposal "lacks sufficient detail to allow for a complete analysis of its…
Court Overturns FMC Ruling on Late D&D Fees—A Win for Ocean Carriers
In winning its appeal against the FMC, Evergreen could set a precedent for how detention and demurrage fees…
Flexport Files Motion to Dismiss Peloton’s D&D Fees Complaint
Flexport's motion to dismiss points fingers at Peloton's inventory strategy post-pandemic.
Flexport In Another Fight Over Late Fees
A month after Flexport sued Giti Tire for not paying $12.3 million in D&D fees, the tire manufacturer filed…
Peloton Files FMC Complaint Against Flexport, Citing ‘Millions’ in D&D Fees
"From 2020 to 2023, Flexport repeatedly and chronically failed to properly perform its inland transportation…
FMC to Ocean Carriers: Post-Baltimore Bridge Late Fees Must be ‘Reasonable’
The agency warned carriers not to capitalize on cargo diverted from Baltimore's port after the collapse of…
Maersk to Phase Out Panama Canal ‘Land Bridge’ in May
Meanwhile, chief rival MSC faces a possible $63.3 million fine from the FMC for alleged violations of the…
Bed Bath & Beyond in Yet Another Legal Battle With Ocean Carrier
The retailer's bankruptcy estate filed a $4.3 million complaint with the FMC against Evergreen for failing to…
RILA to FMC: Red Sea Crisis Could Incur ‘Tens of Millions of Additional Costs’
Major retail trade associations RILA and the NRF called on the FMC to examine surcharges instilled by ocean…
Bed Bath & Beyond Files $316 Million Lawsuit Against MSC
The world's largest container shipping firm said it is studying the "meritless" claims in the bankrupt…
FMC Issued $3M in Fines Against Ocean Carriers
The FMC resolved 36 cases involving illegal charges and contract breaches in the 12 months to September.
Bed Bath & Beyond Files FMC Complaint Against Cargo Line That Sued it in April
The bankrupt retailer accused Yang Ming of failing to ship 85 percent of committed cargo during their…
Why Ocean Carriers are Butting Heads with the FMC
Carriers cry foul at the FMC's suggested changes to the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, which target…
Ocean Freighter Ordered to Pay Furniture Retailer $9.8M
Judge Erin Wirth called the Maersk-owned shipping firm's refusal to fulfill service contracts with OJ…