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Parties Dismiss Complaint Accusing Trucker, Ocean Carrier of Improper Fees

Importer ICL USA, which filed a complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission against trucker Dependable Highway Express and ocean carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. seven months ago (see 2401170077), joined the other companies this month in submitting a notice of voluntary dismissal of the case.

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The notice gave no reason for the dismissal, and the three parties didn’t respond to requests for comment.

In January, ICL USA accused DHE of charging more than $45,000 in detention and demurrage on behalf of MSC after MSC waived the charge. It also alleged that DHE improperly assessed a 10% surcharge on the fees.