FMC announces to fine Hapag-Lloyd shipping line with the amount of 2 million USD

Containers of Hapag-lloyd shipping line (Photo: Dreamstime)

The United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has approved the agreement reached between the Bureau of Enforcement (BoE) and Hapag-Lloyd shipping line. Hapag-Lloyd will pay a $2 million civil fine to settle alleged violations of its detention and demurrage charges.

A civil penalty of $2 million will be filed with the United States Department of the Treasury and will be deposited into the General Fund.

“We must ensure powerful ocean carriers obey the Shipping Act when dealing with American importers and exporters.  The case that was concluded today is just part of an ongoing effort to investigate any conduct alleged to violate FMC rules – and in particular, the interpretive rule on detention and demurrage charges,” said FMC President Daniel Maffei.

This agreement follows the original April 22 decision issued by the Commission's Administrative Judge (ALJ), which found Hapag-Lloyd violated the law by knowingly and willfully failing to establish, observe, and enforce just and reasonable regulations and practices relating to or connected with receiving, handling, storing or delivery property, by unreasonably refusing to waive detention charges, in violation of 46 USC 41102(c). The ALJ ordered an $822,220 civil penalty and for Hapag-Lloyd to cease and desist their violative actions, the FMC said in a statement.
 

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Source: Phaata.com (According to MSC)

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