Use of Carriers Equipment at Foreign Ports-Detention/Demurrage

Foreign Port Free time

1. Dry equipment/flat racks/open tops:

Rule: Free time  commences on the first day after equipment is discharged at the foreign port and continues for a period of 12 calendar  days including holidays. It is the responsibility of the consignee to remove carriers equipment from the port , strip and return carriers equipment to the original pick up location within the free time allotted to avoid demurrage - detention charges.

1. Refrigerated equipment:

Rule: Rule: Free time  commences on the first day after equipment is discharged at the foreign port and continues for a period of 5 calendar days including holidays. It is the responsibility of the consignee to remove carriers equipment from the port , strip and return carriers equipment to the original pick up location within the free time allotted to avoid demurrage - detention charges.
Foreign Ports- Detention/Demurrage Charges:

Dry equipment 20' or 40':

1. $50.00 per calendar day in excess of free time shall accrue until equipment is returned to the carrier’s original pick up facility including the day of return.

Flat racks/open tops 20' or 40':

1. $85.00 per calendar day in excess of free time shall accrue until equipment is returned to the carrier’s original pick up facility including the day of return.

Refrigerated 20' or 40':

1. $95.00 per calendar day in excess of free time shall accrue until equipment is returned to the carrier’s original pick up facility including the day of return.

Foreign Ports/Terminal Storage
Foreign ports/terminals may have storage charges applied to equipment remaining on port/terminal facilities beyond the expiration of port/terminal free time. These charges are separate from and not related to any detention-demurrage charges from the ocean carrier.