DPI SIGNALS Update

FMC Begins Publishing Carrier-Submitted Containerized Freight Statistics Data

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission started publishing Containerized Freight Statistics (CFS) data as submitted by ocean carriers in accordance with requirements set forth in the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA) of 2022. The data is now available on the FMC website: Containerized Freight Statistics – Q1 2024.

The reported figures are amalgamated values, incorporating 20-foot, 40-foot, 45-foot, and miscellaneous-sized shipping containers – for both empty & laden containerized cargo. The Commission does not independently validate or verify this information.

The reports provide aggregated snapshots of containerized cargo activity, but they do not reflect comprehensive coverage of all U.S. ports. Instead, they represent data from 30 designated ocean carriers at select major U.S. ports.

The first published release covers January through March 2024. Going forward, quarterly updates will be made available on a rolling basis. With this data the public will have greater transparency into container trade flows and port-level trends.

Questions about the data or publication schedule may be directed to the Commission at BTAMaritime@fmc.gov.

FMC Receives Two New Formal Complaints

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received two new formal complaints in July 2025 alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act and FMC regulations.

Unreasonable Cargo Practices – FMC Docket No. 25-12:  Dollar General Logistics, LLC filed a formal complaint against Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. alleging various violations of the U.S. Shipping Act.

Specifically, Dollar General alleges that from May 2021 to April 2022 Yang Ming consistently failed to meet their service contract commitments. As a result, Dollar General was forced to buy space on the spot market at enormous expense. Dollar General alleges that Yang Ming knew it could not transport the contracted minimum quantity commitment. Accordingly, Dollar General alleges Yang Ming negotiated their service contract in bad faith. Additionally, Dollar General alleges Yang Ming discriminated among shippers by releasing space to favored larger shippers when available.

As a result of Yang Ming’s actions, Dollar General alleges that they suffered at least $14.77 million in damages.

Dollar General requests the Commission investigate Yang Ming and order the carrier to pay reparations, including interest, attorneys’ fees and costs, order Yang Ming to cease and desist from the unlawful conduct, and provide any other further relief that the FMC deems appropriate.

Shipping Act Violations – FMC Docket No. 25-14:  Way2Go Cargo Corp., a Florida-based FMC-licensed ocean freight forwarder, filed a formal complaint against Oak Way Cargo, LLC alleging violations of the U.S. Shipping Act.

Specifically, Way2Go alleges that Oak Way Cargo held itself out as a non-vessel-operating common carrier without obtaining FMC licensing. Way2Go alleges that Way2Go’s own employees formed a competing freight forwarding company, Oak Way Cargo. According to Way2Go, Oak Way Cargo used Way2Go’s FMC license number and identity on shipping documentation and carrier contracts without Way2Go’s knowledge or consent.

As a result of Oak Way Cargo’s actions, Way2Go alleges that they have suffered and continues to suffer irreparable harm.

Way2Go requests the Commission to order Oak Way Cargo to cease and desist from the unlawful conduct, to pay reparations for their unlawful conduct, pay any other amounts the FMC deems appropriate, and to provide any other relief the Commission deems proper.

For more details visit the FMC’s online reading room. The FMC’s reading room provides access to FMC dockets, related documents, notices, and orders.

Transpacific Eastbound Carriers File GRIs Effective August 15, 2025 and September 1, 2025

Several leading carriers serving the Transpacific container trades have recently updated their respective tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective August 15, 2025, including CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag Lloyd, HMM Company Limited, Ocean Network Express (ONE), Yang Ming, and ZIM. See table below for GRI amounts per 40ft container; GRI amounts for all other container sizes are as per formula. The August 15th GRIs will be the sixteenth GRI of 2025 for the East Asia/USA trade lane. 

NOTE 1:  COSCO GRIs apply on all cargo moving under service contracts only.   

NOTE 2:  Evergreen GRIs will be USD 3000 per 40ft container for dry cargo, and USD 3000 per reefer container. GRI amounts for all other container sizes are as per formula. 

Some carriers also updated their tariffs to include new General Rate Increases (GRIs) effective September 1, 2025, including CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag Lloyd, HMM Company Limited, Ocean Network Express (ONE), Yang Ming, and ZIM. See table below for GRI amounts per 40ft container; GRI amounts for all other container sizes are as per formula. The September 1st GRIs will be the seventeenth GRI of 2025 for the East Asia/USA trade lane. 

NOTE 1:  COSCO GRIs apply on all cargo moving under service contracts only.   

NOTE 2:  Evergreen GRIs will be USD 3000 per 40ft container for dry cargo, and USD 3000 per reefer container. GRI amounts for all other container sizes are as per formula. 

Each carrier maintains its own tariffs and controls its own pricing.

The information contained herein is obtained from reliable sources. It is subject to change at any time, however, depending on changes in laws and regulations. While we continually attempt to monitor this information, we do not guarantee its accuracy and are not responsible for any damages suffered by any party in reliance on it.