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Worldlog LLC dba WCM Worldwide v. United Cargo Management, Inc. - Notice of Complaint Filing Under Shipping Act

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The Federal Maritime Commission published notice that Worldlog, LLC filed a formal complaint against United Cargo Management, Inc. alleging violations of the Shipping Act of 1984, including improper collection of ocean freight charges from customers who had already paid and unlawful disclosure of confidential service contract information. Respondent must file an answer within 25 days of service.

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The Federal Maritime Commission published notice of a formal complaint filed by Worldlog, LLC against United Cargo Management under the Shipping Act of 1984. The complaint alleges violations of 46 U.S.C. 41102(d), 41103, and 41104(a)(4)(E), and 46 CFR 515.31(e), arising from Respondent's alleged retaliatory collection of ocean freight charges from Complainant's customers who had already paid in full, unlawful disclosure of confidential service contract information, and improper filing of lawsuits instead of seeking Commission dispute resolution.

Ocean transportation intermediaries and non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) should monitor this proceeding as it may clarify FMC enforcement priorities regarding freight charge collection practices and dispute resolution procedures. Respondent must file an answer within 25 days. The assigned Administrative Law Judge will issue an initial decision by April 15, 2027, and the Commission will issue its final decision by October 29, 2027.

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  1. File answer with the Commission within 25 days after the date of service

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Worldlog, LLC dba WCM Worldwide, Complainant v. United Cargo Management, Inc., Respondent; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

A Notice by the Federal Maritime Commission on 04/20/2026

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  • Public Inspection Published Document: 2026-07586 (91 FR 20997) Document Headings ###### Federal Maritime Commission
  1. [Docket No. 26-05] Notice is given that a complaint has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (the “Commission”) by Worldlog, LLC dba WCM Worldwide (the “Complainant”) against United Cargo Management, Inc. (the “Respondent”). Complainant states that the Commission has subject-matter jurisdiction over this Complaint pursuant to the Shipping Act of 1984, as amended, 46 U.S.C. 40101 et seq., and personal jurisdiction over Respondent as a regulated and licensed ocean transportation intermediary and non-vessel-operating common carrier, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(17) and (19).

Complainant is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state of Wyoming with its principal place of business in Charleston, South Carolina.

Complainant identifies Respondent as a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state of California with its principal place of business in Norwalk, California.

Complainant alleges that Respondent violated 46 U.S.C. 41102(d), 41103, 41104(a)(4)(E) and 46 CFR 515.31(e). Complainant alleges these violations arose from Respondent's attempt to collect ocean freight charges from customers of Complainant, who had ( printed page 20998) already paid in full, as a form of retaliation; unlawful disclosure of confidential service contract information; purposeful filing of lawsuits and federal claims instead of seeking Commission dispute resolution or other mediation services; and other acts or omissions by 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/​26-05/. This proceeding has been assigned to the Office of Administrative Law Judges. The initial decision of the presiding judge shall be issued by April 15, 2027, and the final decision of the Commission shall be issued by October 29, 2027.

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

Served: April 15, 2026.

David Eng,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 2026-07586 Filed 4-17-26; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 6730-02-P

Published Document: 2026-07586 (91 FR 20997)

CFR references

46 CFR 515.31(e)

Named provisions

Shipping Act of 1984

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Classification

Agency
Federal Maritime Commission
Published
April 20th, 2026
Compliance deadline
May 10th, 2026 (22 days)
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
91 FR 20997 / Docket No. 26-05
Docket
Docket No. 26-05

Who this affects

Applies to
Transportation companies
Industry sector
4831 Maritime & Shipping
Activity scope
Ocean freight Shipping services
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Transportation
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Maritime Consumer Protection

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