Kamordeen A. Ganiu d/b/a Global Kings Logistics, Complainant v. Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A., Respondents; Notice of Filing of Amended Complaint

Notice is given that an amended complaint has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (the “Commission”) by Kamordeen A. Ganiu d/b/a Global Kings Logistics (the “Complainant”) against Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (the “Respondents”). Complainant states that the Commission has subject-matter jurisdiction over the amended complaint pursuant to the Shipping Act of 1984, as amended, 46 U.S.C.41301, and personal jurisdiction over respondent MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. as an “ocean common carrier” and over respondent Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. as an agent therefor.

Complainant is a sole proprietor and shipper, as that term is defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(23)(E), with a business address in Brooklyn, New York.

Complainant identifies respondent MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. as an ocean common carrier with its principal place of business located in Geneva, Switzerland, whose agent in the United States is respondent Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc., an entity with a business address located in New York City, New York.

Complainant alleges that Respondents violated 46 U.S.C 41102(c); 41104(a)(14), (a)(15), (d), (f); and 46 CFR 541.5-541.6. Complainant alleges these violations arose from the issuing of invoices that improperly consolidated charges and lacked necessary information, and other acts or omissions of Respondents.

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

The full text of the amended complaint can be found in the Commission's electronic Reading Room at www2.fmc.gov/​readingroom/​proceeding/​26-09/​.

The initial decision of the presiding judge shall be issued by June 10, 2027, and the final decision of the Commission shall be issued by December 27, 2027.

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