COMPROMISE AGREEMENT

FMC File No. 17181

This Agreement is entered into between:

(1) The Federal Maritime Commission, hereinafter referred to as Commission, and

(2) Round-The-World Logistics (U.S.A.) Corp., hereinafter referred to as Respondent. 

WHEREAS, the Commission is considering the initiation of an assessment proceeding 

against Respondent for the recovery of civil penalties for alleged violations of sections 10(a)(1) of 

the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. §§ 41102(a), et seq., as well as the regulations issued pursuant 

thereto; and

WHEREAS, such a proceeding would be based on the Commission’s allegation that 

Respondent engaged in certain practices, to wit: 

Between April 23, 2015 and February 25, 2016, Respondent

knowingly and willfully obtained ocean transportation for property 

at less than the rates and charges that would otherwise be applicable 

by the unlawful access of named shipper accounts in Service 

Contract No. 59888.

WHEREAS, the Commission is authorized under section 13(c) of the 1984 Act, 46 U.S.C. 

§ 41109(c), and Subpart W of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 46 C.F.R. § 

502.604, et seq. to compromise and collect civil penalties arising for the alleged violations set forth 

and described above; and

WHEREAS, Respondent has terminated the practices which are the basis of the alleged 

violations set forth herein, and has committed to maintaining measures designed to eliminate such

practices in the future; and

WHEREAS, Respondent has cooperated and disclosed to the Commission information, 

facts, and documents relevant to its transportation activities and practices; and
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WHEREAS, Respondent has agreed to cooperate with respect to investigative activity or 

enforcement action conducted by the Commission regarding the transportation activities identified 

by the Commission or disclosed by Respondent giving rise to the alleged violations herein.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises herein, and in compromise of all 

civil penalties arising from the alleged violations set forth and described herein, Respondent and 

the Commission hereby agree upon the following terms of settlement:

1. Respondent shall make payment to the Commission by cashier’s check in the total 

amount of $80,000.

2. This instrument shall forever bar the commencement or institution of any 

assessment proceeding or other claim for recovery of civil penalties from 

Respondent, its officers, directors or employees arising from the alleged violations 

set forth above that occurred between April 23, 2015 and February 25, 2016.

3. It is expressly understood that this Agreement is not, and is not to be construed as, 

an admission by Respondent to the alleged violations set forth above.
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4. This agreement is subject to approval by the Commission’s Managing Director in 

accordance with 46 C.F.R. § 502.604.

Round-The-World Logistics (U.S.A.) Corp.

Signature: __________________________

Printed Name: ______________________

Title: ______________________________

Date: ______________________________

APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE

The above Terms and Conditions and Amount of Consideration are hereby approved and 

accepted:

By the Federal Maritime Commission:

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Peter J. King, Director (Date)

Bureau of Enforcement

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Vern W. Hill (Date)

Managing Director