New Challenge For Transpacific Supply Chain Managers:  “Congestion” Charges

Earlier this year shipping lines individually published congestion charges specifically to cover labor-related service disruptions.

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A number of container lines operating between the U.S. and Asia say they intend to implement congestion charges of up to $1,000 per 40-foot container (FEU) for cargo moving via U.S. West Coast ports, effective November 17, 2014, in response to labor-related terminal delays.

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