ILA Strike 10/1: Importers Could See Detention & Demurrage Charges

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) contract is set to expire on September 30, which raises concerns for a potential strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports. A strike would not only cause significant disruptions but also a potential for “compensatory” detention and demurrage charges—as the FMC has not clarified that carriers cannot impose charges…
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