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Orleans International v. Hapag Lloyd - Complaint Filing Notice

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Published March 23rd, 2026
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The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued a notice regarding the filing of a complaint in the case of Orleans International, Inc. v. Hapag Lloyd AG. This notice serves as a formal acknowledgement of the complaint and its assignment within the FMC's proceedings.

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The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has published a notice announcing the filing of a complaint by Orleans International, Inc. against Hapag Lloyd AG. This action is docketed as Docket No. 26-04 and is formally cited as 91 FR 13848. The notice signifies the initiation of a formal proceeding before the FMC concerning a dispute between the parties.

This filing is primarily an administrative notice and does not impose new compliance obligations on regulated entities. However, parties involved in maritime disputes or those who may be affected by the outcome of this case should monitor the proceedings. No specific compliance deadlines or penalties are mentioned in this notice, as it pertains to the procedural filing of a complaint.

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Orleans International, Inc., Complainant v. Hapag Lloyd AG, Respondent; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

A Notice by the Federal Maritime Commission on 03/23/2026

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  1. [Docket No. 26-04] Notice is given that a complaint has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (the “Commission”) by Orleans International, Inc. (the “Complainant”) against Hapag Lloyd AG (the “Respondent”). Complainant states that the Commission has subject-matter jurisdiction over the complaint pursuant to the Shipping Act of 1984, as amended, 46 U.S.C. 41301 et seq., and personal jurisdiction over Respondent as a vessel-operating ocean common carrier, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(18).

Complainant is a corporation existing under the laws of the state of Michigan with its principal place of business located in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Complainant identifies Respondent Hapag Lloyd AG as a company existing under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany with its principal place of business located in Hamburg, Germany, whose agent in the United States is Hapag-Lloyd (America) LLC, a limited liability company existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with its principal place of business located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Complainant alleges that Respondents violated 46 U.S.C. 41102(c) and 41104(a)(10), and 46 CFR 545.5. Complainant alleges these violations arose from the assessment of demurrage and detention charges during periods of time in which Complainant's ability to pick up or return containers was constrained due to circumstances beyond its control, and other acts or omissions of Respondent.

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/​26-04/. This proceeding has been assigned to the Office of Administrative Law Judges. The initial decision of the presiding judge shall be issued by March 19, 2027, and the final decision of the Commission shall be issued by October 4, 2027.

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

Served: March 19, 2026.

David Eng,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 2026-05647 Filed 3-20-26; 8:45 am]

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Published Document: 2026-05647 (91 FR 13848)

Classification

Agency
Federal Maritime Commission
Published
March 23rd, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
91 FR 13848 / Docket No. 26-04
Docket
Docket No. 26-04

Who this affects

Applies to
Importers and exporters
Industry sector
4831 Maritime & Shipping
Activity scope
Maritime Shipping Disputes
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Transportation
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Maritime Law Dispute Resolution

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