Port Congestion Triggers Wave of Disputed D&D Invoices

Port congestion at Los Angeles and Long Beach is creating a downstream problem: disputed detention and demurrage invoices are expected to surge in the coming weeks as containers clear the backlog. According to FourOneOne founder Sara Dandan, today's port delays translate directly into tomorrow's billing disputes, underscoring how operational disruptions cascade into financial and administrative burden for importers and logistics providers.