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(7 articles)Maersk Fined $1.9M by FMC for Improper Detention Billing
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has levied a $1.9 million fine against Maersk for improper detention billing practices, marking a significant regulatory enforcement action against the world
China Penalizes MSC, CMA CGM for Shipping Rate Violations
China's regulatory authorities have initiated enforcement action against leading global container shipping operators, including MSC and CMA CGM, for violations related to freight rate practices. This
Maersk Fined $1.9M Over Improper Detention Charge Billing
Maersk has agreed to pay a $1.9 million civil penalty to the Federal Maritime Commission for billing detention charges to third parties who had not consented to or been bound by the carrier's contract
FMC Issues $1.9M Civil Penalty to Shipping Line
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has collected a $1.9 million civil penalty from a shipping line, marking a continued enforcement action against carriers for regulatory violations. This penalty r
China Penalizes 16 Shipping Companies for Freight Rate Violations
China's regulatory authorities have imposed penalties on 16 shipping and logistics service providers—9 major international shipping lines and 7 non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs)—for violat
China Penalties Nine International Container Lines
China has announced penalties against nine international container lines, signaling increased regulatory enforcement within the region's maritime sector. This action reflects growing government scruti
China's Maritime Code Revision Set to Reshape Shipping
China's revised Maritime Code, specifically Article 295 taking effect on 1 May, represents a potentially substantive shift in how maritime liability and jurisdictional matters are handled in the shipp