FMC Addresses Demurrage and Detention Charges

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) will assemble teams of private sector experts early in 2019 to evaluate how to bring clarity and uniformity to when and how shippers pay demurrage (charges for exceeding allotted free time at a terminal) and detention (charges for use of carrier-provided containers beyond the allotted free time) fees (source: Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg).