Defending Demurrage Claims - Does the Carrier's Tariff Contain the Proper Surcharge Provisions
May 1, 2015
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Carriers continue to pursue demurrage and detention claims against shippers and NVOCCs. Indeed, it appears that many carriers view demurrage and detention claims as profit centers in an otherwise difficult ocean transportation environment. In such an environment, it is important for NVOCCs to recognize that there are a variety of defenses against such potentially catastrophic demurrage and detention claims for which recovery is sought against them.
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