Demurrage & Detention — Practical Exporter Guide

Demurrage & Detention The essentials. Demurrage & Detention — Demurrage accrues while a container sits inside the terminal; detention accrues while it is outside and unreturned. Where cost and risk actually sit. Logistics cost is rarely dominated by the headline freight rate. Free-time terms, destination handling, detention exposure and the cost of a failed or delayed consignment usually move total landed cost more than the rate itself. Practical checks. Frequently Asked Questions. Estimate your shipment.

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