Truckers Hail New FMC Rule on Overseas Container Fees

Regulation Will Impact Container Charges at Ports, Inland Rail Facilities

Trucks load and unload containers at Port of Long Beach. Under the new rule, ocean carriers must submit an invoice for detention and demurrage charges within 30 days instead of the previous 60 days. (Jae C. Hong/Associated Press)
Trucks load and unload containers at Port of Long Beach. Under the new rule, ocean carriers must submit an invoice for detention and demurrage charges within 30 days instead of the previous 60 days. (Jae C. Hong/Associated Press)

The Federal Maritime Commission has issued a final ruling to simplify international container billing practices in a move hailed by truckers who’ve been stuck paying ocean carrier detention and demurrage fees until later reimbursement by shippers.

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