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

03/11/2021

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 ...

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