NACD Submits Comments to FMC on Demurrage and Detention Rulemaking
The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) submitted comments to the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) urging the commission to include additional guidance that clarifies the demurrage and detention billing practices to ensure the timely and expedited movement of ocean cargo.
Jennifer Gibson, NACD vice president of Regulatory Affairs, applauded the FMC for its efforts to promptly implement the recently enacted Ocean Shipping Reform Act, but underscored the potential unintended consequences of only allowing contracted parties to be charged with demurrage and detention fees.