Congestion Surcharges

FMC Asks MSC To Explain Congestion Surcharge

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The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has given Switzerland-based shipping company MSC until the end of February to explain a $1,000 congestion surcharge levied against a shipper, reports Insurance Marine News.

A complaint against MSC had been filed by SOFi Paper Products.

Congestion surcharge

The FMC’s request is another consequence of the passing of The Ocean Shipping Reform Act 2022 last June, which gave the FMC greater oversight and enforcement powers over the...

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Ports Remain Congested Causing Added Cost & Delay

Container shipments from Asia to the UK continue to be subject to “unprecedented” delays and significant additional costs, says an article published in The LoadStar.

Space remains an issue

According to Ryan Clark, director and co-owner of UK-based Westbound Logistics said, space still remains an issue, as are ever-increasing rates.

He adds saying “We are constantly finding ourselves apologising to customers. If it’s not rollings, space problems or rate increases, it’s a berthing delay or haulage...

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Shipping Community Slapped With Port Congestion Surcharges

Shippers around the world face huge supply chain challenges from port congestion and an acute shortage of containers, reports The Loadstar.

The Challenges

One carrier source The Loadstar spoke to today said the problems “will get worse”.

“There are so many pinch points building now and they will only get worse before the holiday season and may well run until Chinese New Year [in February],” he warned.

The New Zealand port of Auckland is the latest in a long line of container hubs to see its...

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