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(5 articles)U.S.-China Maritime Fee Crisis: Trade Truce Leaves Shipping Tariffs in Limbo
The U.S. and China extended their trade truce to January 10, 2027, but left a critical gap: maritime port-entry fees targeting Chinese vessels and China-built ships remain scheduled to resume November
US-China Port Fees Loom for Ocean Carriers as November Deadline Approaches
Ocean carriers are facing the prospect of renewed port fees stemming from US-China trade tensions, with a critical November deadline approaching. This development signals a potential escalation in tra
Nigeria Shipping Lines: Container Deposit and Detention Charge Concerns
The Nigerian Institute of Importers and Exporters (NIIRA) has flagged ongoing concerns about shipping lines continuing to levy container deposits and detention charges on importers and exporters, crea
Ghana Freight Forwarders Push for Container Charge Cap Enforcement
Ghana's freight forwarding sector is mobilizing to enforce compliance with the GH¢720 container charge cap, signaling persistent challenges with port fee governance in West Africa. The industry's dema
FMC Cracks Down: $68M in Penalties Against Ocean Carriers
The Federal Maritime Commission has escalated its enforcement campaign against major ocean carriers, imposing over $68 million in combined penalties against MSC, OOCL, and Maersk within a six-month pe