FMC Investigating United Logistics for Possible Violation of Shipping Rates Rules
The Federal Maritime Commission said it launched an investigation and hearing into whether United Logistics (LAX) Inc. violated the Shipping Act by obtaining transportation at less than the rates and charges otherwise applicable by the device or means of unlawfully…
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accessing service contracts to which it was neither a signatory nor an affiliate. It's also looking into whether United Logistics violated the Shipping Act by providing transportation in the liner trade that was not in accordance with the rates, charges, classifications, rules, and practices contained in its published tariff. The investigation is also to determine whether, if violations are found, civil penalties should be assessed against United Logistics and how much, whether the tariff of United Logistics should be suspended and its Ocean Transportation Intermediary license should be suspended or revoked and a cease and desist order should be issued, the FMC said. The notice provided no additional details.