Banana Ships And The Hidden Fees Of Ship Cargo
Editorial Michael Grabell (ProPublica) July 2, 2022 https://gcaptain.com/banana-ships-hidden-fees-of-shipping/
A cadre of ocean carriers are charging exorbitant, potentially illegal, fees on shipping containers stuck because of congestion at ports. Sellers of furniture, coconut water, even kids’ potties say the fees are inflating costs.
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