The India Connection LLC, Complainant v. CMA CGM (America) LLC; Pridel Private Limited; and Eagle Maritime of America Inc., Respondents; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

Notice is given that a complaint has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (the “Commission”) by The India Connection LLC (the “Complainant”) against CMA CGM (America) LLC; Pridel Private Limited; and Eagle Maritime of America Inc. (the “Respondents”). Complainant states that the Commission has jurisdiction over the complaint pursuant to the Shipping Act of 1984, as amended, 46 U.S.C. 40101 et seq.

Complainant is a limited liability company duly organized and existing under the laws of the state of California, with its headquarters and principal place of business in San Francisco, California.

Complainant identifies Respondent CMA CGM (America) LLC as a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, with its headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia. Complainant states that the Commission has personal jurisdiction over CMA CGM (America) LLC as a common carrier, as that term is defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(7).

Complainant identifies Respondent Pridel Private Limited as a company duly incorporated under the laws of India with its registered office in New Delhi, India. Complainant states that the Commission has personal jurisdiction over Pridel Private Limited as an ocean transportation intermediary and non-vessel-operating common carrier.

Complainant identifies Respondent Eagle Maritime of America Inc. as a corporation with its principal office in Hoboken, New Jersey. Complainant states that the Commission has personal jurisdiction over Eagle Maritime of America Inc. as an ocean transportation intermediary and a non-vessel-operating common carrier.

Complainant alleges that Respondents violated 46 U.S.C. 41102(c) and 41104(a)(14). Complainants alleges these violations arose from Respondents' continued assessment of detention charges during periods in which Complainant was unable to retrieve or return its containers due to circumstances beyond its control, failure to meaningfully consider requests for waiver or dispute resolution, and other acts or 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 www2.fmc.gov/​readingroom/​proceeding/​26-11/​. This proceeding has been assigned to the Office of Administrative Law Judges. The initial decision of the presiding judge shall be issued by August 9, 2027, and the final decision of the Commission shall be issued by February 23, 2028.

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