FMC Fines Maersk $1.9 Million for Improper Detention Billing Practices
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Summary
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) reached a $1.9 million civil penalty settlement with Danish shipping giant Maersk over allegations that the carrier improperly billed third parties for detention charges. The FMC alleged Maersk assessed detention charges against parties that had not agreed to be bound by the carrier's bills of lading, service contracts, or tariffs, which regulators say violated the Shipping Act. Maersk agreed to end the practice as part of the settlement.
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The settlement resolves allegations that Maersk assessed detention charges against parties that had not agreed to be bound by the terms of the carrier's bills of lading, service contracts, or tariffs — a practice regulators said violated the Shipping Act.
The FMC said Maersk agreed to end the practice.
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