Container Charges
Demurrage & Detention
Free time allowances and charges for container operations. Rates apply to all trades except cargo originating from/destined to US ports.
Essential Knowledge
Understanding Demurrage vs Detention
Clear definitions and key differences between container demurrage and detention charges.
Demurrage
Demurrage charges are applied for storage of laden containers whilst in Carrier's care in a port or container terminal. Demurrage is applied after a designated free time.
Key Points:
- Applies to containers at port/terminal
- Charges start after free time expires
- Container is in carrier's custody
Detention
Detention charges are applied for the storage or holding of containers whilst in our customers' care outside a port or container terminal. Detention is applied after a designated free time.
Key Points:
- Applies to containers in customer possession
- Outside port/terminal premises
- Includes loading/unloading time
Important Notice
On behalf of container lines represented by S.E.L. Maduro & Sons (Curaçao) N.V., container demurrage and detention is applied on liner owned containers.
Current Rates
Charges and Free Time Allowances
Comprehensive charges and free time allowances by shipping line. Rates are subject to change based on shipping line policies.
| Shipping Line | Free Time (Days) | Daily Charges (USD) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRY | REEFER | DRY | SPECIAL | REEFER | ||||
| Calendar | Calendar | 20' | 40' | 20' | 40' | 20' | 40' | |
| Hamburg SUD | 10 | 4 | $55 | $75 | $70 | $100 | $90 | $120 |
| CSAV | 7 | 3 | $50 | $70 | $65 | $95 | $85 | $115 |
| ZIM | 10 | 5 | $60 | $80 | $75 | $105 | $95 | $125 |
Hamburg SUD
Free Time
Daily Charges
CSAV
Free Time
Daily Charges
ZIM
Free Time
Daily Charges
Important Information
Terms and Conditions
Essential terms and conditions governing demurrage and detention charges.
DRY = standard and high cubes, includes 45' foot.
SPECIAL = open top, flat rack and other special equipment.
FREE TIME = calendar days.
All charges are per container, per day and will be charged after the allowed free time has expired.
Free time starts to count from the day of arrival notice issued by the liner.
Containers must be returned to the designated container yard before 16:00 hrs to avoid detention charges for that day.
Liner companies reserve the right to charge a deposit prior release of cargo and which deposit will be refunded upon return of empty containers.
Weekend days and holidays are included in the calculation of free time.
Demurrage charges apply to cargo remaining at port terminals after free time expires.
Detention charges apply to containers in customer possession outside port terminals after free time expires.
Expert Assistance
Need More Information?
All container liners calling Curaçao apply liner container demurrage and detention fees after surpassing the allowed free time. The permissible free time varies from the used shipping line and charged amounts starting from US$ 50 depending on used shipping lines.
Additional Information
Liner companies reserve the right to charge a deposit prior release of cargo and which deposit will be refunded upon return of empty containers.
Contact Our Cargo Team
For detailed information about demurrage and detention charges, please contact our experienced cargo specialists.
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