Opportunity
Federal Register #FMC-2026-0034
Notice of Filing of Amended Complaint: MAC Industries Inc. v. COSCO Shipping Lines
Buyer
Federal Maritime Commission
Posted
July 21, 2026
Identifier
FMC-2026-0034
This notice from the Federal Maritime Commission concerns a legal filing, not a procurement opportunity. - Regulatory context: - MAC Industries Inc. dba MAC Container Line has filed an amended complaint against COSCO Shipping Lines Co., Ltd., COSCO Shipping Lines (North America) Inc., and COSCO Shipping Lines (India) Private - Alleged violations include unreasonable detention charges and retaliatory actions (refusal to accept bookings, cancellation of contracts) - The matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal Maritime Commission and is assigned to the Office of Administrative Law Judges - No procurement activity: - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being requested or solicited - The notice is strictly part of a regulatory and legal process, not a solicitation or award - No contract value, period of performance, or line items are applicable
Description
This notice pertains to the filing of an amended complaint by MAC Industries Inc. dba MAC Container Line against COSCO Shipping Lines Co., Ltd., COSCO Shipping Lines (North America) Inc., and COSCO Shipping Lines (India) Private. The complaint alleges violations of the Shipping Act of 1984 related to unreasonable detention charges and retaliatory actions by the respondents. The Commission has jurisdiction over the complaint and the proceeding is assigned to the Office of Administrative Law Judges. An answer to the amended complaint must be filed within 25 days of service.