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Container freight spot rates on the major trades continued to slide this week, forcing carriers ...
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 ...
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