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4 September 2026

Samsung looks to FMC for record-breaking $186m from CMA CGM

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Samsung looks to FMC for record-breaking $186m from CMA CGM

South Korean consumer electronics giant Samsung has lodged the largest claim to be put before US maritime regulators at the FMC and is seeking $186m in damages from French carrier CMA CGM over erroneous detention and demurrage charges. The size of the claim surpasses the $161m in damages sought by Bed, Bath & Beyond administrator Butterfly One from OOCL last year. The FMC eventually awarded the claimant $45m. Samsung’s docket was lodged ... The post Samsung looks to FMC for record-breaking $186m from CMA CGM appeared first on The Loadstar .

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