Federal Maritime Commission Complaint Filed

Regs.gov: Federal Maritime Commission

Filed February 12th, 2026

Detected March 14th, 2026

Summary

The Federal Maritime Commission has received a complaint filed by Gator Fabrication Technology, LLC against Flador Global Logistics and NTG Air & Ocean, LLC. The complaint alleges violations of the Shipping Act related to withholding cargo, imposing detention charges, and asserting maritime liens.

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The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has been notified of a complaint filed by Gator Fabrication Technology, LLC against Flador Global Logistics and NTG Air & Ocean, LLC. The complaint, filed on February 17, 2026, alleges that the respondents, acting as ocean transportation intermediaries, violated specific provisions of the Shipping Act (46 U.S.C. 41102(c) and (d); 41104(a)(10) and (14)) and related regulations (46 CFR 545.5). The alleged violations stem from respondents withholding cargo, imposing unjustified detention charges, and asserting a maritime lien to coerce payment on an unrelated shipment.

Respondents are required to file an answer to the complaint within 25 days of service. This proceeding has been assigned to the Office of Administrative Law Judges, with an initial decision due by February 12, 2027, and a final FMC decision by August 26, 2027. Companies operating as ocean transportation intermediaries or agents should be aware of these allegations and ensure their practices comply with the Shipping Act, particularly concerning cargo handling, detention charges, and the assertion of maritime liens. Failure to respond appropriately could lead to adverse findings and potential penalties.

What to do next

Respond to the complaint within 25 days of service
Review compliance with 46 U.S.C. 41102, 41104, and 46 CFR 545.5
Ensure proper procedures for cargo handling and detention charges

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Notice is given that a complaint has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (the “Commission”) by Gator Fabrication
Technology, LLC (the “Complainant”) against Flador Global Logistics a/k/a Flador Global Uluslararasi Taşimacilik Loj.Diştic
Ltd.Şti and NTG Air & Ocean, LLC (collectively, the “Respondents”). Complainant states that the Commission has jurisdiction
over the complaint pursuant to the Shipping Act, 46 U.S.C. 41301, and over Respondents as having “acted as ocean transportation
intermediaries or agents of ocean transportation intermediaries.”

Complainant is a limited liability company and shipper, with its principal place of business in Port Orange, Florida.

Complainant identifies Respondent Flador Global Logistics a/k/a Flador Global Uluslararasi Taşimacilik Loj.Diştic Ltd.Şti
as having acted as an ocean transportation intermediary and non-vessel-operating common carrier with a place of business in
İzmir, Türkiye.

Complainant identifies Respondent NTG Air & Ocean, LLC as a licensed ocean transportation intermediary with a place of business
in Franklin Square, New York.

Complainant alleges that Respondents violated 46 U.S.C. 41102(c) and (d); 41104(a)(10) and (14); and 46 CFR 545.5. Complainant
alleges these violations arose from Respondents withholding cargo, imposing detention charges, and asserting a maritime lien
in order to coerce payment on an unrelated shipment, and other acts and omissions of Respondents.

An answer to the complaint must be filed with the Commission within 25 days after the date of service.

The full text of the complaint can be found in the Commission's electronic Reading Room at https://www2.fmc.gov/readingroom/proceeding/26-03/. This proceeding has been assigned to the Office of Administrative Law Judges. The initial decision of the presiding judge
shall be issued by February 12, 2027, and the final decision of the Commission shall be issued by August 26, 2027.

(Authority: 46 U.S.C. 41301; 46 CFR 502.61(c))

Served: February 12, 2026. David Eng, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2026-03076 Filed 2-13-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730-02-P