Freight agents scam with added fees: MPL

Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) on Thursday, revealed that private freight forwarding companies and brokers are charging additional charges on shipments, falsely claiming that such fees are imposed by MPL.

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A container ship carrying imported cargo to Maldives. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI / MIHAARU

Ahmed Aiham

2019-11-09 15:00:20

Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) on Thursday, revealed that private freight forwarding companies and brokers are charging additional charges on shipments, falsely claiming that such fees are imposed by MPL.

According to a circular released by the company, certain charges such as 'APCR', 'DCHT', Port Congestion Charges and Equipment Imbalance Charges are among those quoted as false fees.

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