Shippers Rejoice: New Deal Slashes Port Equipment Fees
Published Date: 4/2/2025
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Summary
The Federal Maritime Commission announced a new agreement that lowers fees for shipping containers and empty equipment. This change affects companies using ports within 260 miles and could save them money starting now. If you have thoughts or info, you’ve got about 7 to 12 days to share before the deal moves forward.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
House container assessment cut $10
The agreement reduces the assessment for "House Containers Within 260 Miles in All other Trades" from $89 to $79. If you or your business pay that assessment, the per-container fee is $10 lower under this amendment.
Empty container and mafi fee cut $5
The agreement reduces the assessment for Empty Containers in All other Trades and for empty Mafis from $40 to $35. If you or your business pay these assessments, each empty container or mafi assessment is $5 lower under this amendment.
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