News / Fruit juice importer files complaint over Hapag-Lloyd's 'unfair' D&D charges

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Fruit juice importer Rahal International has filed a complaint with the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) against carrier Hapag-Lloyd over “unfair” charging practices.

Rahal claims that, between April and June 2022, Hapag issued almost $300,000 in detention/demurrage charges for empty containers – an “inconsistent” approach to charging and not compliant with the US Shipping Act.

It notes: “Rahal has sustained actual injuries and damages of at least $715,631.83 as a direct and proximate result”.

Rahal alleges that the carrier continued to accept business ...