The scope of the Federal Maritime Commission’s (FMC) scrutiny of ocean carrier behavior has broadened. In addition to its examination of detention and demurrage charges, it has has launched an expedited inquiry into the timing and legal sufficiency of ocean carrier practices with respect to congestion surcharges.
Eight ocean carriers are being asked to provide the Commission’s Bureau of Enforcement (BoE) with details about congestion or related surcharges they have implemented or announced.
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