The MSC Mississippi lost more than sixty containers overboard at the Port of Long Beach last month. It was quite a site to see. Thankfully, no one was injured. It is a vivid reminder of waterfront dangers. Kudos to the...
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CARPE DIEM
Despite the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) looking into the practice of ocean carriers' assessment of per diem and demurrage charges, the carriers are seizing the day and increasing their charges for both per diem...
STREET TURN CHARGES
Three ocean carriers, Zim, Hyundai and Maersk, have announced a cretinous plan to charge motor carriers $30-$100 to street turn their containers. A street turn occurs when a motor carrier uses an empty import...