Ocean Freight Shipping Costs Are Driving Goods Prices Higher — ProPublica

A cadre of ocean carriers are charging exorbitant, potentially illegal, fees on shipping containers stuck because of congestion at ports. Sellers of furniture, coconut water, even kids’ potties say the fees are inflating costs.

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