Peloton Files Federal Complaint Against Flexport Over Unreasonable Charges
Peloton has lodged a complaint against digital freight forwarder Flexport with the Federal Maritime Commission, alleging that Flexport's practices resulted in millions of dollars in unreasonable demurrage and detention charges.
FIATA calls for renewed detention and demurrage fees to pre-pandemic levels
The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations has cited the easing of container volume surges and the unclogging at the nation’s largest ports for a reason for the adjustment.
Demurrage charges waived by US Federal Maritime Commission SCO
The December 29th decision to waive over $150,000 in demurrage fees imposed by Taiwan carrier Evergreen for Wisconsin-based forwarder TCW Inc. has set a precedent.
Companies can do a few things to avoid port storage charges
Overall, careful planning, working with reliable carriers, communicating with the carrier, using intermodal transportation, and negotiating terms can all help companies avoid demurrage and detention charges in the logistics industry.
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman visits Port of NY, promises extra scrutiny for carriers
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Daniel B. Maffei paid the Port of New York a visit after growing congestion at the terminal forced port officials to announce a new “container imbalance fee” for ocean carriers.