FMC rules on “Unreasonable Refusal to Deal”
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FMC takes first step on demurrage
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has acknowldeged the complaint of the National Industrial Transportation League against container demurrage charges
The FMC has now officially acknowledged the League’s petition to the agency aimed at combating unfair demurrage and detention charges. The League (NITL) is leading a coalition of two dozen associations representing importers and exporters across a full spectrum of American industries.
The coalition is challenging the common practice of shippers and truckers being charged high fees for late pickup or redelivery of containers when adverse port conditions prevent them from acting within allowable free time.
The FMC issued a “Notice of Filing and Request for Comments” on Petition No. P4-16 on December 20th and set a February 28th, 2017 deadline for comments.
NITL is urging its members to file comments with the FMC, and says it will provide guidance and assistance for members wishing to share their views with the agency. This important initiative will be discussed in detail at the NITL Summit in San Diego, CA January 30-February 1, 2017.
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