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Penalties and fees explained
Demurrage, detention, waiting time and misdeclaration — in plain English
These four charges cause almost every invoice dispute in freight. Pick one to see what it is, what starts the clock, how it is calculated and a worked example with real numbers.
Demurrage
Demurrage is charged by the carrier when your loaded container stays inside the port or terminal beyond the agreed free days. You are paying for terminal space, not for the box itself.
- What starts the clock
- Starts the day after discharge free time ends and runs until the container is collected.
- How it is calculated
- Charged per container, per calendar day — including weekends and public holidays.
- Worked example
- A 40ft container is discharged in Rotterdam with 5 free days. Customs paperwork arrives late and it is collected on day 9. Four chargeable days at USD 165 per day = USD 660 demurrage.
- How to avoid it
- Send clearance documents before vessel arrival and pre-book the haulier for the first free day.
Amounts shown are illustrative. Any charge actually raised on your shipment appears on your tracking page with its charge code, basis and audit trail.