The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has confirmed regulations concerning detention and demurrage billing, which are due to come into effect as of 28 May 2024. These new rules centre on the demurrage fees charged by carriers and container terminals when full containers are not picked up...
Terminal operators are expressing concern that the decision due to be made in June by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regarding detention and demurrage billing could hurt cargo flow through the USA. With ocean liners already announcing they will cease charging detention and demurrage, terminal operators...
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is requesting terminal operators and the 11 largest container lines calling the US to confirm whether they are charging shippers demurrage and detention (D&D) fees when port facilities are closed. This follows a precedent for "unjust and unreasonable" fees, which...