Samsung Files $186M FMC Claim Against CMA CGM Over Inland Service Failures
What Happened?
Samsung Electronics America has filed a US$186 million complaint with the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) against CMA CGM. The claim alleges the carrier failed to fulfill 'store door' inland transportation obligations since mid-2020, leading to over 121,000 unjust demurrage and detention charges. Samsung also claims CMA CGM used 'cargo holds' to coerce payments and unilaterally converted shipments, shifting logistics burdens and costs.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 11, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
regulatory
Who is Affected?
Shippers, BCOs, and freight forwarders utilizing CMA CGM's services, particularly those with inland transportation arrangements in the US, should be aware of this dispute regarding service failures and D&D charges.
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