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Federal Register · December 29, 2025
The title they went with Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements Properly Issued Invoices Provision Set Aside by Court Noisy translates that to

Shipping companies no longer need to prove their late fees are fair

What happened
A US court has struck down a rule that required shipping companies to provide clear invoices for late fees. This means companies can go back to charging these fees without fully explaining them.
Why it matters
The Federal Maritime Commission tried to make shipping companies justify their 'demurrage and detention' fees, which are charges for holding containers too long. These fees often hit small businesses and farmers hard, sometimes exceeding the value of the cargo itself. The court's decision means the shipping industry successfully pushed back against transparency.
The signal
Watch for a rise in complaints from shippers about opaque or excessive late fees, and whether the Federal Maritime Commission attempts a new rule to address the issue.
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