Maersk denies FIA probe against company

Maersk Pakistan responds to a news story in The Express Tribune

Maersk Pakistan, while responding to a news story titled “FIA probes ‘illegal’ demurrage collection by shipping service”, which appeared in The Express Tribune on October 25, 2018, has denied that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has initiated any probe against the company.

“The letter written by the FIA is in response to a complaint from the importers where they have been asked to present evidence/record in support of their allegation,” Maersk said. “Therefore, while a complaint was made to the FIA, no evidence or supporting information was provided and it in no way means that a probe was initiated.” Furthermore, it said, the letter does not mention Maersk Line at all, hence, mentioning its name has no basis.

Regarding Section 14A of the Customs Act and SRO 1,220(I)/2015, Maersk said these are legal and constitutional issues and are sub judice, pending before the Sindh High Court in constitutional petitions CP-407/2016 and CP-2679/2017 filed by Maersk Pakistan. “Maersk Pakistan has a long-standing commitment to the country in enabling global trade and contributing to its development. Maersk strictly abides by international as well as local laws and is committed to operating with transparency and integrity,” it said. 

Published in The Express Tribune, October 26^th, 2018.

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