CMA CGM Charged Unfair Detention, Motor Carrier Claims
CMA CGM charged unfair detention and unfair chassis, storage, stop-off and redelivery fees, Access One Transport said in a complaint filed with the Federal Maritime Commission March 1. The California-based motor carrier said CMA CGM violated the Shipping Act by charging unfair fees when the containers couldn't be returned due to lack of appointments, dual transactions and specific actions by CMA CGM and its terminals.
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The motor carrier filed a similar complaint against COSCO Shipping Lines in March (see 2403010029). Access One is alleging CMA CGM's practices occurred from April 2021 to June 2022.
Access One claims $58,400 in damages from detention charges, $7,860 in chassis charges, $8,685 for storage costs, over $1,750 in stop-off charges, and over $1,120 in redelivery charges, the motor carrier said.
The company asked the FMC to order CMA CGM to stop its current conduct and put in place "lawful and reasonable" practices to avoid continued violations, order reparations for the damages, attorneys' fees, and any other payment or relief the commission deems appropriate.
Access One also filed a complaint against Zim Integrated Shipping Services in March (see 2404230050). CMA CGM didn't respond to our request for comment.