FMC Awards Samsung $3.6M in Landmark Demurrage Case Against ZIM
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has delivered a significant ruling in a contentious shipping dispute, awarding Samsung Electronics America (SEA) $3.68
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The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has delivered a significant ruling in a contentious shipping dispute, awarding Samsung Electronics America (SEA) $3.68
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