MSC revamps east-west network as alliance strategies on blanking vary
As container lines try to manage capacity in the face of wild swings in short-term ...
The US Federal Maritime Commission has dismissed the latest case against the world’s largest container line, MSC – a decision that could set a benchmark for other shippers.
The case was brought by SOFi Paper Products, which received a congestion surcharge of $1,000, but claimed MSC could not justify it.
The FMC’s Office of Enforcement said: “Given the possibility that the surcharge may have been levied upon more of MSC’s customers in addition to SOFi since the enactment of the ...
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