News / MSC hits back saying it was 'shocked' by anti-trust breach allegations

MSC Gülsün at Shanghai terminal

Switzerland-based carrier MSC has roundly rejected complaints made by Pennsylvania home décor supplier MCS Industries and says it was “shocked to learn of the accusations”.

MSC said today the notice from the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) of the complaint lodged by MCS was published on Tuesday, but the carrier had received “no formal complaint by MCS Industries in advance of the filing”.

The shipping line believes the accusations by MCS Industries regarding a breach of antitrust laws are “vague and unsubstantiated ...