Notice2024-16260
S.P.F. Logistics, Inc., Complainant v. Hapag Lloyd AG, Respondent; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment
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July 24, 2024
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Federal Maritime Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 142 (Wednesday, July 24, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59915-59916]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16260]
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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION
[DOCKET NO. 24-24]
S.P.F. Logistics, Inc., Complainant v. Hapag Lloyd AG,
Respondent; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment
Served: July 19, 2024.
Notice is given that a complaint has been filed with the Federal
Maritime Commission (the ``Commission'') by S.P.F. Logistics, Inc. (the
``Complainant'') against Hapag Lloyd AG (the ``Respondent'').
Complainant states that the Commission has subject matter jurisdiction
over the complaint pursuant to the Shipping Act of 1984, as amended, 46
U.S.C. 40101 et seq. and personal jurisdiction over the Respondent as
an ocean common carrier as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102.
Complainant is a California corporation that operates as a licensed
motor carrier.
Complainant identifies Respondent as a corporation organized under
the laws of Germany with its headquarters located in Hamburg, Germany,
that does business in the United States through Hapag Lloyd (America)
LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal place of
business in Piscataway, New Jersey.
Complainant alleges that Respondent violated 46 U.S.C. 41102(c), as
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interpreted by 46 CFR 545.5. Complainant alleges this violation arose
from the assessment of detention charges during periods when empty
containers could not be returned due to reasons such as dual
transaction requirements and appointment unavailability.
An answer to the complaint must be filed with the Commission within
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/24-24/">https://www2.fmc.gov/readingroom/proceeding/24-24/</a>. This proceeding has been assigned to the Office of
Administrative Law Judges. The initial decision of the presiding judge
shall be issued by July 21, 2025, and the final decision of the
Commission shall be issued by February 4, 2026.
David Eng,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-16260 Filed 7-23-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6730-02-P
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