News / LA's empty-box charge could spark negative reaction from carriers

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US hauliers fear an empty-container dwell charge at the port of Los Angeles will see shipping lines delay the return of boxes to the port.

Executive director Gene Seroka announced in mid-December that such a fee was under consideration and on 30 December, the port announced charges on long-dwelling empties would be imposed from 30 January.

However, drayage firms are concerned this could prompt ocean liners to adopt a more restrictive stance on accepting empty boxes and have reported problems with returning ...