RULE: 2.4 - DETENTION & DEMURRAGE DISPUTE RESOLUTION POLICY Eff: 29MAY2024
| Effective | 29MAY2024 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 29MAY2024 |
| Filing Codes | I |
In compliance with 46 CFR 541.6(d), questions or requests for fee mitigation, refund, or waiver in connection with detention and demurrage billing should be directed to: Name: Bill Marston Title: CEO Phone: 847-427-1775 Email: bill@serviceshipping.com Questions or requests for fee mitigation, refund, or waiver in connection with detention and demurrage billing must include the following: 1) invoice number; 2) container number, 3) bill of lading number (or booking number, if applicable), 4) reason for dispute, for example, incorrect free time; incorrect rate; incorrect date(s); or operational issue; and 5) documentation supporting the reason for dispute. Pursuant to 46 CFR 541.8, any request for fee mitigation, refund, or waiver in connection with detention and demurrage billing must be submitted in writing within 30 calendar days from the invoice issuance date. Service Shipping, Inc. will attempt to resolve requests within 30 calendar days of receipt of such a request with the underlying billing party. (This could be the VOCC, MTO or in cases of co-loading with the NVOCC they tendered the shipment to).