News / New US shipping law sparks surge in litigation against box lines

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Shippers in America are rushing to post complaints against carriers at a rate of over 30 cases a month.

This follows the enactment of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act 2022 (OSRA22) on 16 June.

Figures released yesterday by the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) reveal that, in the five months since, 175 cases have been filed with the regulator.

The FMC said yesterday: “US shippers have responded positively to the new opportunity to challenge carrier charges by filing charge complaints. The process being ...