SSA Terminals files dispute against Oakland

摘要

Seattle-based SSA Terminals has filed a complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) against the Port of Oakland (POO), alleging that its terminal operations are hampered by unfair commercial terms.rnIn a filing made with the FMC on December 24, 2009, the terminal operator complained that its competitor, Ports America, received more favourable terms, and therefore claimed that POO is in contravention of the Shipping Act.rnSpecifically, SSA alleges that the port has imposed an unreasonable prejudice against its terminal operations, has refused to negotiate and has failed to 'establish, observe and enforce just and reasonable regulations and practices relating to or connected with receiving, handling and storing or delivering property'.