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A question of risk

FMC investigates the application of detention and demurrage fees

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The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has launched an investigation into the fees charged by marine terminal operators and ocean carriers when shippers and motor carriers are delayed picking up cargo and returning containers.

Spoiler alert: choice of law provisions matter

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There is a small group of pleasure readers who will flip to the final chapter of a novel and read the conclusion first. As odd as you might find the behavior, research from University of California-San Diego professor Nicholas Christenfeld suggests that “spoiling” the plot can actually lead to increased enjoyment while reading. As to whether you should consider the technique the next time you grab a military-thriller or mystery novel, I can offer no advice. But, I do recommend the technique the next time you must read a contract.

The road ahead

Construction projects aim to provide a smooth ride through the Old Dominion.

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There’s a slew of construction underway in the commonwealth. Below is a list of road projects underway, or in the pipeline, which should help ease congestion around the state’s marine terminals.

Semi-automated cranes

Cargo-handling purchase makes big impact for Va. companies

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In February, the heavy-lift vessel Happy Buccaneer carried six automated-stacking cranes from Poland to the Port of Virginia’s Virginia International Gateway terminal in Portsmouth.