Core Viewpoint - Dollar General has filed a lawsuit against Yang Ming Marine Transport for failing to meet minimum quantity commitments, seeking $14.7 million in damages, highlighting ongoing capacity allocation issues in the shipping industry [1][3]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit claims that Yang Ming Marine was contractually obligated to provide at least 130% of the required capacity weekly, totaling 2,226 FEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) over the contract period [3]. - Yang Ming Marine only delivered 616 FEU, resulting in a shortfall of 414 FEU and a performance rate of just 27.7% [3]. - Yang Ming Marine's U.S. representative admitted to Dollar General that "headquarters' decision-making errors led to insufficient capacity" [3]. Group 2: Financial Impact - Due to Yang Ming Marine's failure to fulfill the contract, Dollar General had to procure space at high spot market prices, which were 3-5 times higher than contract prices during the 2021-2022 trans-Pacific shipping price surge [3]. - Some products missed their sales seasons due to delays, leading to direct losses in value [3]. - Dollar General calculated total losses, including freight price differences, storage costs, and sales losses, amounting to $14.77 million, with the lawsuit claiming $14.7 million [3]. Group 3: Industry Context - This lawsuit is the second-largest claim filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) since the passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) [1][3]. - According to FMC statistics, 60% of approximately 50 shipping dispute cases from 2022 to 2025 involve capacity breaches, with total claims exceeding $100 million, indicating severe compliance issues in the industry [3].