News / Shippers cheer US FMC final rule on 'abusive' D&D practices

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Shippers have welcomed the US Federal Maritime Commission’s final rule on detention and demurrage billing practices. 

The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTrans) said this was a “major step” towards reform of the “abusive” practices – but it warned that “there is work that remains ahead for shippers, carriers and all others in the supply chain”. 

The final rule comes into effect on 28 May. 

AgTrans noted that the problems with the proposed rule had been addressed by the commission. 

“An important lesson should be learned: ...