News / BAL claims terminal $8.8m congestion surcharges were 'unfair'

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Bal Container Line is seeking $8m in damages from SSA Terminals after filing a complaint with the US Federal Maritime Commission over “unjust surcharging” .

Having entered into a four-vessel specific agreement with SSA for services at Long Beach, BAL claims it was charged a $100 a day per box congestion fee between August and October 2021, amounting to $8.8m.

While the contract specified the carrier “agrees to pay 100% demurrage per the port tariff plus ...