FMC FINES FORWARDER, NVO $100,000 FOR SHIPPING ACT VIOLATIONS
The Federal Maritime Commission fined a freight forwarder and
non-vessel-operating common carrier $100,000 for shipping act violations.
The FMC fined Sam Bustani, who operates two firms, Atlas World Line and World
Line Shipping, based in Rancho Dominguez, Calif. Atlas World Lines was cited for operating
as an NVO without having a tariff or bond on file with the FMC. World Line Shipping was
fined for operating as an ocean freight forwarder without obtaining a license or surety
bond.