ASC renews attack on liner exemption

Regulatory/Transport

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

The Asian Shippers’ Council this week released notes from its annual conference earlier this month in Hong Kong. The council, which represents shipper groups throughout the region, continued its offensive on liner shipping exemptions, which it says unduly burden Asia’s shippers through higher freight rates and surcharges. “Maritime regulatory reform in Asia has gained added urgency,” ASC said. “Pushed to show profits even in this harsh environment, shipping lines are i...

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