The US Federal Maritime Commission recently reached compromise agreements with seven NVOCCs and one vessel-operating common carrier (VOCC) over violations of the Shipping Act or the Commission’s regulations. The Commission recovered a total of $1 227 500 in civil penalties following investigations. The parties settled and agreed to penalties but did not admit to violations of the Shipping Act or the Commission’s regulations. The companies involved included Dubai-based United Arab Shipping Company; Shenzhen-based City Ocean Logistics, City Ocean International and CTC International; Taipei-based Oriental Logistics Group; and US-based Hyundai Logistics, Falcon Maritime and Aviation and Sea Gate Logistics.
