Seattle/Tacoma Excess Dwell Fee

Seattle/Tacoma Excess Dwell Fee

The Northwest Seaport Alliance, which oversees management of the Tacoma and Seattle Ports, has announced an Excess Dwell Fee that takes effect on November 15. However, there are notable differences in the timing, structure, and application of these fees, compared to the Los Angeles/Long Beach Excess Dwell Fees that have been seen. Please see the…

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Updated Congestion Surcharges for Rail and Ocean

Updated Congestion Surcharges for Rail and Ocean

In August, several ocean carriers announced congestion surcharges—with various start dates—through the month of August and into September. Since then, ocean carriers have cancelled, amended, or implemented updated congestion surcharges. Below are updates to the two types of surcharges are being announced: Rail congestion surcharges in the U.S., dealing with the high demand for international…

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