Flexport Defends Against FMC Complaint
A Flexport spokesperson this week disputed U.S.-based Giti Tire's allegations that Flexport violated U.S. shipping laws (see 2405200019), saying the logistics company tried "everything" to resolve the dispute, but Giti "refused to pay their obligations."
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The spokesperson also noted that Flexport filed a lawsuit against Giti before the tire company filed a complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission this month. "Flexport considers our legal action a last resort after working hard to minimize charges and work through payment issues," the spokesperson said May 21. "We are confident in our ability to prevail on the merits of our lawsuit."