SeaFair USA LLC, Complainant v. Sterling Container Line Limited and Atlantic Forwarding Ltd., Respondents; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

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December 21, 2022

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 244 (Wednesday, December 21, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 78108]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-27638]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Docket No. 22-34]


SeaFair USA LLC, Complainant v. Sterling Container Line Limited 
and Atlantic Forwarding Ltd., Respondents; Notice of Filing of 
Complaint and Assignment

Served: December 15, 2022.
    Notice is given that a complaint has been filed with the Federal 
Maritime Commission (Commission) by SeaFair USA, LLC., hereinafter 
``Complainant,'' against Sterling Container Line Limited and Atlantic 
Forwarding Ltd., (hereinafter ``Respondents.'') Complainant states that 
it is a Florida limited liability company with a principal place of 
business in Florida.
    Complainant identifies the Sterling Container Line Limited is a 
foreign non-vessel-operating common carrier organized under the laws of 
Hong Kong with a principal place of business in Hong Kong. Complainant 
identifies Atlantic Forwarding Ltd. is the parent company and agent of 
Sterling Container Line Limited and an ocean transportation 
intermediary organized under the laws of Switzerland with a principal 
place of business in Switzerland.
    Complainant alleges that Respondent violated 46 U.S.C. 41102(a), 
41102(c), 41104(a)(4)(A), and 41104(a)(2)(A) regarding its practices 
and the billing and payment of charges on the shipments of cargo, 
including the provision of services in the liner trade that are not in 
accordance with the rates, charges, classifications, rules, and 
practices contained in its tariff. An answer to the complaint is due to 
be filed with the Commission within twenty-five (25) days after the 
date of service. The full text of the complaint can be found in the 
Commission's Electronic Reading Room at <a href="https://www2.fmc.gov/readingroom/proceeding/22-34/">https://www2.fmc.gov/readingroom/proceeding/22-34/</a>.
    This proceeding has been assigned to Office of Administrative Law 
Judges. The initial decision of the presiding officer in this 
proceeding shall be issued by December 15, 2023, and the final decision 
of the Commission shall be issued by July 1, 2024.

William Cody,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-27638 Filed 12-20-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6730-02-P


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