FREE DEMURRAGE
It refers to the free container time, which is charged for demurrage. This period depends on the regulations of different shipping companies.
FREE STORAGE
It refers to the time allowed for free storage at the terminal, and demurrage charges will be charged if it is exceeded. The free period of container piles in the dock; This time depends on the regulations of the port.
DETENTION fee
It means the cost over the free period. Is the use of the shipping company's box more than the free use of the box time, the shipping company will charge you a deferral fee. Generally speaking, it's measured in days. There is also a fee called the box, the general free period is 7 days, depending on the specific provisions of the shipping company.
DEMURRAGE
Also called stowage charge, that is, the cost of exceeding the free stowage period. It is collected by the port, and the container can be stacked free of charge at the port. This period is generally 7 days, and some ports are about 3 days, depending on the port regulations.
In general, it is defined in the following ways:
Exit:
Free container period: from the beginning of dragging empty containers to the end of heavy containers return to the yard or dock; Free stacking period: from the beginning of the return of heavy containers to the dock to the end of the expected sailing date.
Import:
Free stacking period: from the unloading date to the end of the loading container leaving the dock; Free container period: from the day when the container is brought to the dock to the day when the container is returned to the dock yard.
Calculation date:
Charge for detention = start time - (end time 1 day) > Detention period
Demurrage charge = Start time - (end time 1 day) > Demurrage period
Charging mode:
Settlement is in local currency, overpayment is charged per container per day. The longer the delay, the higher the daily cost.
Example: Maersk Small box (RMB), free for the first 7 days, $55 per day for 8-15 days, $150 per day for 16-20 days, $300 per day after 21 days.
Note:
Calculation method of demurrage charges and demurrage charges
The calculation period of demurrage and demurrage are not exactly the same.
According to the different conditions of each port, some are calculated at the same time, that is, port loading, some are calculated first, and then the container is used.
There are also some ports where stockpiling and containers make the same day start counting, overlapping together is 7 days.
The demurrage fee can be waived from the shipping company in advance, which can generally be applied for 14 days or even longer.
Demurrage fee is to apply to the port terminal, the general application is inevitable.
When returning the container, attention should be paid to:
We often say that the detention fee, we all think that only in the import will appear, in fact, the export also exists. For export, it is generally 7 days. If the container cannot be boarded due to your reasons, the shipping company will charge you for detaining the container.
The container detention fee is relatively common in the import, and the box can be used free of charge within N days after the ship docks. That is to say, after the ship arrives at the port, you must complete the import customs clearance and arrange to pick up the goods in time, and return the empty boxes containing the original goods to the place designated by the shipping company within N.
Different shipping companies have different free periods. The above is the ordinary box, the TANK box is generally three days, the freezer box, the frame box and other special boxes are generally about 6 days, different shipping companies must have the difference in details.
If it is the customer's SOC(shiper own container), there is no detention fee.
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Common problems:
Q: How many days is the free period of import? From which documents can I know?
Answer: Taking Tianjin as an example, it is generally 7 days, except for special boxes. The specific shipping company. Generally, it will be reflected in the shipping notice, and some will be displayed on the bill of lading. However, if the application is longer, it is generally not printed on the bill of lading.
Q: For example, 7 days free container, 7 days free cargo can stay in the port for how many days?
A: 7-day free container means that you can use the 7-day cabinet for free at the port of destination, and 7-day free stack means that your cabinet can be parked at the port of destination for 7 days for free.
Q: How is the free period expressed in the documents?
A: Previously, the customer requested a certificate along with the bill of lading. The format is: 30DAYS FREE DEMURRAGE AT DESTINATION
This is the free time. That is, when your goods arrive at the designated destination port with the container, there will be 7 days or 10-14 days of free use of the container by default. After this default time, if the goods are still in the container, the shipping company will charge you for the use of the container.
