D&D charges: one rule for the rich and another for the desperate

Shipping lines have come under fire in the US, Europe and Australia for detention and demurrage (D&D) charges they have imposed on shippers, with representatives of cargo owners protesting to regulators.

For some, however, having a regulatory body that fights your corner is not an option and it is the treatment of these shippers in particular that can shine a light on the carriers’ claims of support for their customers during these tough times.

One such group of shippers form the supply ...