FMC hits Maersk with $1.9m penalty over detention billing practices

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has secured a $1.9m civil penalty settlement with Danish container shipping giant Maersk over allegations the carrier improperly billed detention charges to third parties in violation of US shipping regulations. According to the FMC, the case centred on allegations that Maersk invoiced companies that were not legally responsible for …

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