Samsung Electronics America (SEA) has filed two complaints with the US FMC over “excessive and unlawful” detention and demurrage (D&D) charges issued by Cosco and OOCL.
Both complaints involve D&D fees for goods shipped under “store door” terms, which cover delivery to a port and onto an inland destination, as offered by both lines.
The case against Cosco notes: “Beginning in approximately 2020, Cosco began repeatedly failing to properly perform its obligations …
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