News / FMC 'compensation for shippers' plan will push carriers to return boxes

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09/08/2022

Shippers in the US may soon be able to claim compensation for the storage of empty shipping containers that also accrue detention and demurrage (D&D) charges.

These are imposed by carriers on customers unable to return empty containers before a certain deadline.

Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) chairman ...

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