Orleans International, Inc. v. Hapag Lloyd AG: Notice of Complaint Filing and Assignment
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The Federal Maritime Commission has received a formal complaint from Orleans International, Inc., a Michigan-based corporation, against German ocean carrier Hapag Lloyd AG. The complainant alleges that Hapag Lloyd violated 46 U.S.C. 41102(c) and 41104(a)(10), along with 46 CFR 545.5, by assessing demurrage and detention charges during periods when the complainant's ability to retrieve or return shipping containers was restricted by circumstances beyond its control. The Commission has confirmed subject-matter jurisdiction under the Shipping Act of 1984 and personal jurisdiction over the respondent as a vessel-operating common carrier. Hapag Lloyd's U.S. agent is identified as Hapag-Lloyd (America) LLC in Atlanta, Georgia. The case has been assigned to the Office of Administrative Law Judges with an initial decision due by March 19, 2027 and a final Commission decision by October 4, 2027. Respondents must file an answer within 25 days of service.
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Key Changes
- Formal complaint filed under Docket No. 26-04 alleging violations of 46 U.S.C. 41102(c), 41104(a)(10) and 46 CFR 545.5
- Answer to complaint must be filed within 25 days after date of service (served March 19, 2026)
- Initial decision by Administrative Law Judge required by March 19, 2027
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