News / FMC gives Expeditors temporary tariff exemption following cyber attack

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US forwarder Expeditors has been given an exemption from the requirement to file tariffs with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) following last month’s cyber attack on the company.

In a statement yesterday the FMC confirmed its decision to grant the company “temporary relief” from tariff filing requirements.

The FMC said: “Expeditors sought relief from Commission regulations as part of its response to a malicious cyberattack experienced in February 2022.

“The exemption is effective for 90 days, from 8 March through June 6, 2022.”

However, ...