Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)demurrage is a penalty payment made by the shipper or consignee to a railroad for keeping equipment beyond the time it should be released
• B)detention is similar to demurrage,except that detention applies to the pipeline industry
• C)averaging agreements can be used with demurrage
• D)carriers and shippers can negotiate demurrage / detention policies
• E)all statements are true

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