Carrier Didn’t Properly Fumigate Imported Bamboo, Complaint Says
EcoBamboo, an Oklahoma-based importer of bamboo products used in privacy fencing and construction, has accused non-vessel-operating common carrier Ship4wd of violating the Shipping Act by failing to properly handle a shipment from Indonesia to the U.S., according to a complaint filed with the Federal Maritime Commission on Sept. 2.
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EcoBamboo alleged that Ship4wd didn’t follow fumigation protocol, causing the shipment to be infected with live insects and prompting CBP to deny the shipment entry into the U.S. As a result, EcoBamboo “incurred substantial, well-documented losses,” including lost sales, the complaint said.
EcoBamboo said it should receive $230,865.51 in reparations if it doesn't recover from the shipment failure and $146,015.51 if it does.
In a statement, Ship4wd said, "We are aware of the complaint and are preparing our response, which will be submitted to the FMC as required."