News / Forwarders and shippers united in anger over 'unacceptable' shipping surcharges

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Shippers have joined with forwarders in urging box lines to axe the numerous surcharges they are implementing in “a normal business environment”.

Following FIATA’s rare call yesterday for its members not to accept “opaque and unjustified surcharges”, the European Shippers Council has added its voice to the throng.

“Shippers are never consulted on calculation methods, timing or when a surcharge will be cancelled,” said Fabien Becquelin, ESC’s policy manager for the Maritime Transport Council. “Surcharges should be temporary, but as soon as ...