{"id":100996,"date":"2026-02-24T15:57:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T18:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipping.einnews.com\/article\/895155025"},"modified":"2026-02-24T15:57:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T18:57:03","slug":"nj-shipping-container-company-to-pay-2-6m-to-settle-federal-cargo-law-violations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/24\/nj-shipping-container-company-to-pay-2-6m-to-settle-federal-cargo-law-violations\/","title":{"rendered":"NJ Shipping Container Company to Pay $2.6M to Settle Federal Cargo Law Violations"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By: Richard L. Smith <\/strong><\/p>\n

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A Cinnaminson-based corporation that designs, modifies, and manufactures shipping containers has agreed to pay $2.6 million to resolve federal allegations that it violated U.S. cargo transportation laws tied to military contracts.<\/span><\/p>\n

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According to a statement released by the U.S. Department of Justice, SEA BOX entered into a settlement agreement with the United States to resolve claims that it failed to comply with the Cargo Preference Act and related defense contract requirements.<\/span>
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Federal officials contended that under long-standing law \u2014 dating back more than a century \u2014 supplies purchased for Department of Defense agencies must be transported by sea on U.S.-flagged vessels. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The requirement, incorporated into defense contracts through federal acquisition regulations, is intended to protect American shipping interests and maintain a merchant marine capable of supporting both commercial and military operations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Between late 2017 and late 2021, SEA BOX was awarded approximately 35 contracts to provide International Organization for Standardization (ISO)-compliant shipping containers for the Department of the Army and Department of the Air Force, primarily through the Defense Logistics Agency. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Authorities alleged that despite contractual obligations, the company arranged for the containers to be shipped on lower-cost, foreign-flagged vessels.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The government further asserted that this practice reduced SEA BOX\u2019s costs and allowed it to underbid competitors that complied with U.S.-flag shipping requirements. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Officials also alleged the company provided inaccurate and misleading information when questioned by military authorities.<\/span>
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The matter was resolved under the civil False Claims Act, with SEA BOX agreeing to pay $2.6 million plus interest over a three-year period. <\/span>
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The settlement resolves the allegations without a determination of liability.<\/span>
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Federal authorities emphasized that enforcement actions remain a priority in protecting the integrity of the Department of Defense procurement system and supporting American maritime industry requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

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