Maritime regulators dive into alleged tariff-fee overcharges

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is investigating alleged excessive tariff fees that ocean carriers charge shippers. The outcome could lead to new tariff regulations.

An Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) looking into the matter, scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Thursday, is the latest action by the FMC on container carrier billing practices, including an investigation into charges for services that may not have been part of the shipping contract.

“The...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/maritime-regulators-dive-into-alleged-tariff-fee-overcharges

Leave a Comment

Join Our Newsletter
Enter your email to receive a weekly round-up of shipping news.
icon