FMC Recovers $334,000 Related to Alleged Shipping Act Violations
Seven shipping companies agreed to pay the Federal Maritime Commission a total of $334,000 in civil penalties related to the agency's investigations into violations of federal shipping laws, said the FMC in a press release (here). The companies, British Association…
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of Removers, Sparx Logistics USA, Azap Motors, Wilhelmsen Ships Services, Aromark Shipping, Knopf International, N/J International settled with the FMC without admitting they violated the law or FMC regulations, said the agency. British Association of Removers and Sparx Logistics USA each agreed to pay $80,000, the largest individual penalties, said the FMC. The allegations involve several issues, including mishandling of service contracts and operations without an FMC license or bond, said the agency.