Hapag-Lloyd won't take bookings if port congestion leaves cargo stranded
A “cautious” Hapag-Lloyd has warned it will not accept bookings if port congestion leaves cargo ...
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While some US ports and container terminals still resist a regulatory drive to curtail detention and demurrage (D&D) charges, several shipping lines have stopped charging cargo owners and truckers on days when terminals are closed.
The threat of further legislation against antitrust immunity may be a factor.
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has been questioning container terminals and the 11 largest box lines serving the US on their policy of charging D&D fees when their facilities are closed.
Over the past couple ...
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Rajeev Kathuria
April 09, 2023 at 10:09 amIf Terminal /Carrier are supposed to Facilitate the ease Movement, so that under no circumstances the Trucker to wait more than 10-12 Minutes ,as this will reduce the Carbon Foot print if Trucker has to be in queues for long hours .Further No Demurrages /Detention if their is Waiting time Over 12 Minutes.Rather they Should pay to Trucker for Waiting