FMS gets tough on violations

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.