News / BBBY administrators in $1.25m contract breach claim against Evergeen

Bed, Bath and Beyond’s administrators have their sights on another shipping line, pursuing Evergreen with a claim via the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) for some $1.25m.

Lodged this week, the complaint includes allegations that the carrier was in breach of FMC regulations relating to service, that it only met just 20% of agreed capacity commitments and improperly applied detention and demurrage charges over a two-year period.

The filing states: “In 2020–2021, despite committing to provide ...