[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 103 (Thursday, May 29, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 32040]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-13323]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Docket No. 03-04]


Diversified Freight Logistics, Inc. v. National Shipping Co. of 
Saudi Arabia; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

    Notice is given that a complaint was filed by Diversified Freight 
Logistics, Inc. (``Complainant''), against the National Shipping 
Company of Saudi Arabia (``Respondent''). The complaint was served on 
May 20, 2003. Complainant alleges that Respondent violated sections 
10(b)(3), 10(b)(4)(E), 10(b)(8) and 10(d)(1) of the Shipping Act, 46 
U.S.C. app. 1709(b)(3), 1709(b)(4)(E), 1709(b)(8) and 1709(d)(1) by 
retaliating against it by initiating a civil suit against Complainant 
for ``lost freight'' arising from a canceled booking; by failing to 
compromise or settle its claim for lost freight; by imposing 
unreasonable prejudice or disadvantage by failing to seek reimbursement 
or commence suit against other forwarders or principles which have 
canceled bookings; and by failing to establish reasonable practices 
that allow a party to cancel bookings without peril of suit. 
Complainant seeks an order finding Respondent to have violated the 
sections cited above, a cease and desist order and reparations for 
certain expenses and fees.
    This proceeding has been assigned to the office of Administrative 
Law Judges. Hearing in this matter, if any is held, shall commence 
within the time limitations prescribed in 46 CFR 502.61, and only after 
consideration has been given by the parties and the presiding officer 
to the use of alternative forms of dispute resolution. The hearing 
shall include oral testimony and cross-examination in the discretion of 
the presiding officer only upon proper showing that there are genuine 
issues of material fact that cannot be resolved on the basis of sworn 
statements, affidavits, depositions, or other documents or that the 
nature of the matter in issue is such that an oral hearing and cross-
examination are necessary for the development of an adequate record. 
Pursuant to the further terms of 46 CFR 502.61, the initial decision of 
the presiding officer in this proceeding shall be issued by May 19, 
2004, and the final decision of the Commission shall be issued by 
September 16, 2004.

Bryant L. VanBrakle,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 03-13323 Filed 5-28-03; 8:45 am]
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