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Samsung Demands $186M From CMA CGM Over Container Handling Dispute

Samsung Electronics America is pursuing at least $186 million from CMA CGM before the Federal Maritime Commission, claiming the ocean carrier unlawfully charged for containers and breached inland transportation agreements. The French carrier has requested dismissal. The complaint centers on store-door shipments that CMA CGM began handling in January 2020. Samsung alleges the carrier failed to remove containers from marine and intermodal terminals starting mid-2020, resulting in over 121,000 demurrage and detention charges that Samsung claims fell outside its control. The company seeks approximately $148 million for disputed demurrage and detention fees; at least $8.1 million for additional inland transportation expenses; and roughly $30 million in prejudgment interest. Samsung also accuses CMA CGM of using cargo holds to force payment and converting store-door shipments to container-yard arrangements without approval, shifting transportation responsibilities.