Charges
Demurrage
In short
A charge for keeping a container inside the terminal beyond the free time.
Updated 16 August 2026
Demurrage is billed by the shipping line per container per day and escalates. It is distinct from detention, which applies once the box has left the terminal.
This is general information, not advice for a specific shipment. Rules change; check the official source or ask us about your consignment.