FMC Begins Enforcement Against Ocean Carriers for Unfair Demurrage and Detention Practices
On Friday, April 22, 2022, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued the first ruling against an ocean carrier for violating the Interpretive Rule on Demurrage and Detention under the Shipping Act (“demurrage and detention rule”) 85 FR 29638 (May 18, 2020). The case was brought forward in November 2021 by [...]