Response to tariffs by Chinese importers may see extra costs for US shippers
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Maersk has shortened its import containers dwell time at key US terminals from 14 days to nine, before they are transferred to an off-dock facility.
The new regime begins on 8 August.
The shipping line said previous moves to resolve the backlog had proved insufficient, adding: “We had until now focused on draying containers with no activity for more than 14 days.
“Unfortunately, persistent congestion continues to impact operations in our key Los Angeles/Long Beach and Newark/Elizabeth gateways… so we feel it’s important ...
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