The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has confirmed a fine of US$950,000 against Wan Hai Lines. The Taiwanese box line has also agreed to refund charges in a detention and demurrage case which dates back to 2021.
The carrier is accused of violating 46 U.S.C. § 41102(c) by failing to establish, monitor, and implement just and fair rules and practices concerning the assessment of charges on containers when return locations with matching appointments were inaccessible.
According to the FMC, Wan Hai...
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