FMC Posts Information Demand on Demurrage and Detention Practices

Contibuted by Sung Wook (John) Lee, SW Logistics, CBFANC Oce

Above, FMC Commission Rebecca Dye
The demand orders will also require carriers and MTOs to provide information on their policies and practices related to container returns and container availability for exporters.

Failure of carriers and MTOs to operate in a way consistent with the Interpretive Rule on Detention and Demurrage that became effective on May 18, 2020, might constitute a violation of 46 USC 41102(c) which prohibits unjust and unreasonable practices and regulations related to, or connected with, receiving, handling, storing, or delivering property.

Information received from parties receiving demands may be used as a basis for hearings, Commission enforcement action or further rulemaking.


FMC Posts Information Demand on Demurrage and Detention Practices Contibuted by Sung Wook (John) Lee, SW Logistics, CBFANC Oce Above, FMC Commission Rebecca Dye The demand orders will also require carriers and MTOs to provide information on their policies and practices related to container returns and container availability for exporters. Failure of carriers and MTOs to operate in a way consistent with the Interpretive Rule on Detention and Demurrage that became effective on May 18, 2020, might constitute a violation of 46 USC 41102(c) which prohibits unjust and unreasonable practices and regulations related to, or connected with, receiving, handling, storing, or delivering property. Information received from parties receiving demands may be used as a basis for hearings, Commission enforcement action or further rulemaking.
CBFANC Newsletter - copy of February 2021 - Info Expeditor