Shipping carriers face unlimited liability exposure from retroactive FMC charge complaint rulings

Ocean freight carriers are now exposed to open-ended charge complaints dating back to June 2022 with no statute of limitations, meaning shippers and cargo interests can challenge fees years after the fact. This creates unpredictable financial exposure and makes it impossible to close the books on historical transactions. Current compliance and accounting systems assume time-barred claims, leaving carriers vulnerable to surprise claims that could significantly impact profitability.