Today’s 09:00 Freight Pulse: New Shipping Law Changes Explained in Under 2 Minutes

Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) enforcement of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) is hitting a fever pitch this June. If your carrier isn't providing the 13 mandatory data points on every Detention & Demurrage (D&D) invoice, you are likely overpaying for inefficiencies you didn’t cause.

FMC rulemakings are no longer just "proposals": they are the law of the land as of June 2026. The burden of proof for fee "reasonableness" has shifted entirely to carriers. Shippers now have unprecedented leverage to contest unfair charges, but only if they have the data to back it up. For brands scaling through a 3PL Maryland partner like Lanta Logistics, this means a clearer path to bottom-line savings at the port.

On the water, IMO 2026 carbon intensity (CII) ratings are creating a mid-year capacity squeeze. Older, less efficient vessels are being throttled back to meet emissions targets, lengthening transit times on key trans-Pacific lanes. Navigating this variability requires a Mid-Atlantic fulfillment strategy that keeps inventory closer to the Eastern Seaboard to offset ocean delays.

Compliance is also tightening on the warehouse floor. If you handle perishables, ensure your partner operates a certified food-grade warehouse. With increased FDA oversight on the "last mile" of food safety, the paper trail from the Seagirt Marine Terminal to your Glen Burnie warehouse must be airtight to pass emerging audits.

Finally, lithium battery transport laws have matured into a high-liability zone. Shipping without a Hazmat certified 3PL is no longer a risk: it’s a legal non-starter. Scale your operations without the compliance fail by partnering with experts who prioritize execution.

Stop overpaying for carrier errors and secure your Mid-Atlantic space today: contact Lanta Logistics for a performance-driven supply chain review.