[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 143 (Wednesday, July 26, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 42403]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-11955]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Docket No. 06-07]


Ritco International, Inc. v. Air 7 Seas Transport Logistics, 
Inc.; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

    Notice is given that a complaint has been filed with the Federal 
Maritime Commission (``Commission'') by Ritco International, Inc., 
(``Complainant''), against Air 7 Seas Transport Logistics, Inc. 
(``Respondent''). Complainant contends that Respondent Air 7 Seas 
Transport Logistics, Inc., is an NVOCC under The Shipping Act of 1984. 
Complainant asserts that they booked 10 containers with Respondent to 
be shipped to New Delhi (India), and that the destination was verified 
on the house bill of lading. Complainant further asserts that under the 
Master Bill of Lading the destination was changed to Nhava Sheva, a 
port 837 miles away. Complainant contends that due to this mistake they 
were forced to pay demurrage and detention charges. Complainant alleges 
that Respondent violated Section 10(d)(1) of the Act (46 U.S.C. App. 
1709(d)(1)) by failing to establish, observe, and enforce just and 
reasonable regulations and practices relating to or connected with 
receiving, handling, storing, or delivering property. Respondent prays 
that the Commission award Complainant for injuries in the amount of 
$61,618.00 (USD).
    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 July 19, 
2007, and the final decision of the Commission shall be issued by 
November 16, 2007.

Bryant L. VanBrakle,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E6-11955 Filed 7-25-06; 8:45 am]
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