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Q: I have a shipment that for various reasons has been detained for 28 days.I finally was able to get things cleared up and paid $10,500 in demurrage fees based on broker commitment in email and verbally over the phone of pickup. They further committed twice and sent [the] bill of lading with time for pickup. Now they are saying there’ll be an additional eight- or nine-day delay, and are advising of additional demurrage amounts that will be due.Do I have any recourse on this? A: I suspect that if the facts are as you describe them, you may have...

A shipper is told there are more delays — and demurrage fees — to come after paying $10,500 to “clear things up.” What recourse does he have? 


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