STATUTORY OR CONTRACTUAL BASIS SHOULD BE REQUIRED FOR CARRIERS CHARGING EXTRA MANAGEMENT FEE APART FROM FREIGHT

―― China Agri-Industries Co., Ltd. v. Maersk (China) Shipping Co., Ltd. Shanghai Branch for dispute over a contract of carriage of goods by sea

Freight is the consideration for transportation service provided by carrier under shipping contract. The management fee, in whatever name, charged by carrier apart from freight can hardly be supported by court unless such extra fee is charged due to extra service provided by carrier and on a reasonable and proportionate basis.