Metal Firm Sues Logistics Over Shipping Document Holdup
Published Date: 7/9/2025
Notice
Summary
American Iron & Metal Company is taking Priva Logistics to task for holding onto shipping documents until unrelated fees get paid. This affects both companies and anyone tracking their shipments, with a legal showdown set to wrap up by early 2027. Priva Logistics must respond within 25 days, so things are heating up fast!
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Document
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-20353, Renewal of Agency Information Collections of Previously Approved Collections; FMC Assistance Center; 3072-0075; 60-Day Public Comment Request
The Federal Maritime Commission is renewing its info collection through a web portal where the public can share complaints, concerns, and requests related to ocean shipping. This helps the agency follow the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 and reduce paperwork hassle. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until December 4, 2026, to comment—no fees involved, just your voice!
2026-17877, Notice of Agreements Filed
The Federal Maritime Commission announced updates to several shipping agreements involving Hyundai Glovis, EUKOR Car Carriers, Liberty Global Logistics, and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean. These changes mainly remove joint contracting powers and update contact info, effective late August 2026. If you’re involved in shipping or logistics, keep an eye out and send your comments within 7 to 12 days to have your say!
2026-17876, Charge Complaint Procedures
Starting September 1, 2026, people can file complaints about shipping charges either through a quick interim process or a traditional legal route with a judge or small claims officer. Shipping companies must prove their fees, like demurrage or detention charges, are fair. This change helps anyone dealing with unfair shipping fees get their issues sorted faster and clearer, with no extra cost signals mentioned.
2026-16345, Notice of Agreements Filed
2026-16271, Renewal of Agency Information Collections of Previously Approved Collections; Ocean Transportation Intermediaries; 3072-0018; 60-Day Public Comment Request
As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) invites comments on the information collection related to Licensing, Financial Responsibility Requirements and General Duties for Ocean Transportation Intermediaries and Related Forms. This notice announces a renewal of an existing collection and includes updates to the collection based on reduction in burden hours due to a new electronic platform and an increase in the number of entities required to respond.
2026-14646, MAC Industries Inc. dba MAC Container Line, Complainant v. COSCO Shipping Lines Co., Ltd., COSCO Shipping Lines (North America) Inc., and COSCO Shipping Lines (India) Private, Respondents; Notice of Filing of Amended Complaint
MAC Container Line is taking on COSCO Shipping for charging unfair detention fees and blocking future bookings. This fight affects shipping companies and could change how ocean carriers handle fees and contracts. COSCO must respond within 25 days, with a final decision expected by mid-2027, so keep an eye on your shipping bills!
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-12719, Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Establish Fees for Industry Members Related to Reasonably Budgeted Costs of the National Market System Plan Governing the Consolidated Audit Trail for the Period From July 1, 2025 Through December 31, 2025
Starting July 1, 2025, the New York Stock Exchange is charging industry members a new fee of $0.000009 per share to help cover the costs of the Consolidated Audit Trail system. This fee will last through the end of December 2025 and replaces an earlier, higher fee. Brokers will see their first bill in August based on July trades, so everyone can plan ahead for this change.
Next: 2025-12724, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just added some people and ships to its blacklist, meaning their money and property in the U.S. are frozen. Americans can’t do business with them anymore. This move helps keep bad actors from using U.S. resources, and it takes effect right away.