Logistics
Free time
Complimentary period granted by carrier or terminal for container use or storage before charges begin. Generally 3-7 days, negotiable in contracts.
Complimentary period granted by carrier or terminal for container use or storage before charges begin. Generally 3-7 days, negotiable in contracts.
Complimentary period granted by carrier or terminal for container use or storage before charges begin. Generally 3-7 days, negotiable in contracts.
Demurrage/Detention
What is Demurrage/Detention, its role in foreign trade, and how it applies to customs operations in Mexico.
LogisticsPort storage
Terminal charge for container storage beyond free time. Different from demurrage charged by shipping line; both can accumulate significantly.
LogisticsContainer Detention
A charge the shipping line bills the importer for using the container outside the port or terminal beyond the allotted free time, before returning it empty.
LogisticsShipping Line
A company owning or operating vessels that offers regular maritime cargo transport services on established routes, issuing bills of lading and charging freight.