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LA/LB ports postpone congestion surcharge for 3rd time
Southern California ports and private operators are using carrots and sticks to help eliminate a massive pileup of cargo.
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Seattle port operator tackles congestion with new container storage fee
Double demurrage in Seattle: A terminal operator is adding a second layer of fees for extended container dwell times.
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LA/Long Beach ports delay excess container dwell fees until Nov. 29
Cargo is moving a bit more smoothly at the Southern California ports, giving officials reason to hold off assessing stiff storage fees.
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Tacoma marine terminals impose $300 surcharge on container overstays
Private marine terminals in Tacoma are putting more pressure on importers to pick up containers that are left for weeks and choking the movement of…
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Railcar owners say demurrage charges could reduce delays of private railcars
Four shipper associations have asked the Surface Transportation Board to see if demurrage charges can be applied to privately owned railcars to improve the flow…
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Shippers embrace STB’s demurrage billing rule
The Surface Transportation Board’s final rule on what information should be included in a demurrage billing statement provides transparency and accountability in a process shippers…
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STB to require ‘certain minimum information’ on demurrage invoices
The Surface Transportation Board defines what billing information should be included in demurrage invoices to rail users as a means to provide more transparency.
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Commentary: Playing the spot market
On the whole, deregulation of transportation is beneficial to the economy.
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Shippers approve of Surface Transportation Board’s decisions
Some shipping groups say the Board’s recent actions on demurrage and accessorial charges will help bring about more productive rail rate disputes.
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Surface Transportation Board issues decisions on demurrage and accessorial charges
The board hopes the decisions will clarify the controversial practice for stakeholders.
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