News / Wan Hai denies FMC claims of 'illegal' D&D charges on 21 containers

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Credit Port of Oakland

By Nick Savvides

02/02/2022

Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai has denied accusations made by the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) relating to detention and demurrage (D&D) charges on 21 containers.

The FMC’s bureau of enforcement docket laying out the charges was issued on 30 December and gave the carrier 25 days to respond, which the carrier has done.

According to the docket, proceedings to determine whether Wan Hai was in violation of US regulations governing D&D charges will take place in Washington DC.

However, the docket explained that ...

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