The surprise decision by the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach this week to impose hefty surcharges on ocean carriers that take too long removing containers from overcrowded terminals has raised more questions than answers. Freight industry professionals — and the Federal Maritime Commission — want to know where the twin ports are getting the authority to levy the surcharges.
Port officials announced the fees on Monday and the two harbor commissions will vote to approve them on Friday, but...
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