[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 15 (Friday, January 24, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Page 8124]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-01681]
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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION
[DOCKET NO. 25-04]
China United Lines, Ltd., Complainant v. Amazon.com Services LLC;
Amazon Logistics Inc.; and Beijing Century Joyo Courier Service Co.,
Ltd., Respondents; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment
Served: January 17, 2025.
Notice is given that a complaint has been filed with the Federal
Maritime Commission (the ``Commission'') by China United Lines, Ltd.
(the ``Complainant'') against Amazon.com Services LLC, Amazon Logistics
Inc., and Beijing Century Joyo Courier Service Co., Ltd. (the
``Respondents''). Complainant states that the Commission has subject
matter jurisdiction over the complaint pursuant to the Shipping Act of
1984, as amended, 46 U.S.C. 40101 et seq., and personal jurisdiction
over Respondents as non-vessel-operating common carriers, as defined in
46 U.S.C. 40102, and as persons, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 41102.
Complainant is a foreign entity existing under the laws of the
People's Republic of China with its principal place of business located
in Shanghai, China.
Complainant identifies Respondent Amazon.com Services LLC as a
limited liability company existing under the laws of the State of
Delaware with a business address in Seattle, Washington.
Complainant identifies Respondent Amazon Logistics Inc. as an
entity existing under the laws of the State of Delaware with its
principal place of business located in Seattle, Washington.
Complainant identifies Respondent Beijing Century Joyo Courier
Service Co., Ltd. as a foreign entity existing under the laws of the
People's Republic of China with an address located in Beijing, China.
Complainant alleges that Respondents violated 46 U.S.C. 41102(a)
and (c) and 41104(a)(1) and (a)(2). Complainant alleges these
violations arose from Respondents' attempt to obtain ocean
transportation at less than the applicable rates or charges by
attempting to revise the reason for their termination of their service
contract with Complainant to avoid paying liquidated damages, and other
acts or omissions by Respondents.
An answer to the complaint must be filed with the Commission within
25 days after the date of service.
The full text of the complaint can be found in the Commission's
electronic Reading Room at https://www2.fmc.gov/readingroom/proceeding/25-04/. This proceeding has been assigned to the Office of
Administrative Law Judges. The initial decision of the presiding judge
shall be issued by January 20, 2026, and the final decision of the
Commission shall be issued by August 3, 2026.
David Eng,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2025-01681 Filed 1-23-25; 8:45 am]
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