Temporary tariff relief brings on early transpacific peak season
The container peak season on the transpacific trade could start as early as today – ...
US exporters have accused carriers of billing for detention & demurrage (D&D) charges even when empty containers have been returned.
This increases costs and time spent battling with shipping line administrators – on a daily basis for some – to rectify errors, they say.
Major disruption in the US supply chain has brought complaints from US shippers and other stakeholders about the levels of D&D charges and lack of export options in general.
BOSSCO Trading International accounts manager Alexis Jacobson told the House ...
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