DEMURRAGE & DETENTION CHARGE
  • USA IMPORT D&D
  • USA EXPORT D&D
  • CANADA IMPORT D&D
  • MEXICO IMPORT D&D
  • MEXICO EXPORT D&D
  • EUROPE IMPORT D&D
  • AUSTRALIA IMPORT D&D
  • VIETANM IMPORT D&D
  • VIETANM EXPORT D&D
  • CHINA IMPORT D&D
  • CHINA EXPORT D&D
Demurrage and Detention IMPORT to USA （Effective date :UIIA—2023/2/15)
Curr:USD
Equipment Type
DEMURRAGE
  • Day Range
    20'
    40'
    40'HQ
    45'HQ
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Special Container
  • Special Container
  • Reefer Container
  • Reefer Container
  • 1--4 CD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • 5--9 CD
    260
    260
    260
    260
  • Thereafter CD
    340
    340
    340
    340
  • 1--4 CD
    0
    0
    0
    -
  • Thereafter CD
    350
    350
    350
    -
  • 1--3 CD
    0
    0
    0
    -
  • Thereafter CD
    480
    480
    480
    -
Equipment Type
DETENTION
  • Day Range
    20'
    40'
    40'HQ
    45'HQ
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Special Container
  • Special Container
  • Reefer Container
  • Reefer Container
  • 1--4 WD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • 5--9 CD
    190
    190
    190
    190
  • Thereafter CD
    280
    280
    280
    280
  • 1--3 WD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • Thereafter CD
    300
    300
    300
    300
  • 1--3 WD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • Thereafter CD
    400
    400
    400
    400
HISTORY INQUIRY
  • EFFECTIVE
  • 2022/04/13
  • US DEMURRAGE
    20
    40/40H/45
  • DAY1-DAY4(Working Day)
    0
    0
  • US DETENTION
    20
    40/40H/45
  • DAY1-DAY4(Working Day)
    0
    0
  • EFFECTIVE
  • 2022/05/22
  • DETENTION
    20
    40/40H/45
  • DAY5-DAY9(Calender Day)
    190
    190
  • DAY10+(Calender Day)
    280
    280
  • EFFECTIVE
  • 2022/04/13
  • DEMURRAGE
    20
    40/40H/45
  • DAY5-DAY9(Calender Day)
    260
    260
  • DAY10+(Calender Day)
    340
    340
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Details For USA Import Demurrage / Detention

DEM: Demurrage
DET: Detention
Free time: free use period

1)Definition and application for import DEM & DET:
1)DEM & DET charges are for all containers under Bills of Lading with the destinations located within the United States.
2)The application for DEM includes: the next day of container unloading from the vessel till the day of container picking-up by the consignee; If the destination is an inland point, then it includes the next day of landing from rail, till the day of container picking-up by the consignee;
3)The application for DET includes: from the next day of container picking-up by the consignee, till the day of container returning to the site designated by the carrier.

2)Calculation of import DEM & DET:
1)The carrier will extend NO credit to DEM & DET charges
2)The carrier charges DEM & DET in US dollars;
3)The carrier shall calculate the DEM since the next day of container unloading from the vessel; If the destination is an inland point, then since the next day of container landing from rail; till the day of container picking-up by the consignee;
4)The carrier shall calculate the DET since the next day of container picking-up by the consignee, till the day of container returning to the site designated by the carrier;
5)If the imported container cannot be picked up due to physical reasonsof the port, terminal or inland railway station (including Act of God), the carrier agrees that the import demurrage shall be calculated since the first available date announced by the terminal, subject to the actual information published by the terminal or railway station;
6)The working day （business day）mentioned in the DEM & DET Tariff published by the carrier, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Government Holidays;
7)The calendar day mentioned in the DEM & DET Tariff published by the carrier, including Saturdays, Sundays and Government Holidays.

3)Application for Additional Free Time (Extra Free Period):
1)Based on the free time of DEM & DET announced by the carrier for containers imported to the United States, the consignee can apply for extra free period.
2)The consignee shall submit a written application to the carrier through the shipper before container loading onto the vessel, which can take effect only after obtaining the written confirmation of the carrier;
3)The carrier will not accept the application for extra free period for container demurrage imported into the United States;

4)Dispute settlement:
1)If the consignee disputes the amount of DEM or DET calculated and charged by the carrier (or its designated agent: including the terminal and shipping agent), it shall be submitted in writing to the carrier’s PIC for D&D within 30 calendar days after the issuance of the invoice of DEM or DET, and attach relevant documents, including but not limited to:
    a)Relevant DEM or DET invoice, container number, shipment number (booking number or Bill of Lading number),
    b)Reasons for dispute, such as:
         i.Incorrect free time (must include details and supporting documentation of correct free time)
         ii.Incorrect rate (must include details and supporting documentation of correct rate)
         iii.Incorrect date(s) (must include Traffic Interchange Receipt (TIR)
         iv.Other operational issue (must include specific issue with supporting documentation)
2)Carrier’s person in charge for D&D: Mr.Parker Zhu, (usadd@bal.cn)
3)Carrier’s person in charge for D&D will response with clear comments or solutions within 5 working days after receiving the dispute submission.

Demurrage and Detention EXPORT from USA （Effective dated :UIIA—2023/2/15)
Curr:USD
Cargo Nature/Equipment Type
DEMURRAGE
  • Day Range
    20'
    40'
    40'HQ
    45'HQ
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Special Container
  • Special Container
  • Reefer Container
  • Reefer Container
  • 1--4 WD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • 5--9 CD
    260
    260
    260
    260
  • Thereafter CD
    340
    340
    340
    340
  • 1--4 WD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • Thereafter CD
    350
    350
    350
    350
  • 1--3 WD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • Thereafter CD
    480
    480
    480
    480
Cargo Nature/Equipment Type
DETENTION
  • Day Range
    20'
    40'
    40'HQ
    45'HQ
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Special Container
  • Special Container
  • Reefer Container
  • Reefer Container
  • 1--4 WD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • 5--9 CD
    190
    190
    190
    190
  • Thereafter CD
    280
    280
    280
    280
  • 1--3 WD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • Thereafter CD
    300
    300
    300
    300
  • 1--3 WD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • Thereafter CD
    400
    400
    400
    400
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Details For USA Export Detention

DET: Detention
Free time: free use period

1)Definition and application for Export DET:
1) DET charges are for all containers under Bills of Lading with the original cargo receipt within the United States.
2) The application of DET includes: since the day when the shipper actually picks up the container, till the day when the container is returned to the site designated by the carrier.

2)Calculation of export DET:
1)The carrier will extend NO credit to DET charges
2)The carrier charges DET in US dollars;
3)The carrier shall calculate the DET fee from the date when the consignor actually picks up the container, till the date when the container is returned to the site designated by the carrier
4)If the container cannot be returned in time due to the physical reasons of the port, terminal or inland railway station (including Act of God), the carrier agrees that the container detention fee shall be reduced or exempted according to the earliest returnable date published by the terminal, subject to the actual information published by the terminal or railway station;
5)The working day （business day）mentioned in the DET Tariff published by the carrier, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Government Holidays;
6)The calendar day mentioned in the DET Tariff published by the carrier, including Saturdays, Sundays and Government Holidays.

3)Application for Additional Free Time (Extra Free Period):
1)Based on the free time of DET announced by the carrier for containers export from United States, the shipper can apply for an additional free period.
2)The shipper shall submit a written application to the carrier before empty container picking, and it can take effect only after obtaining the written confirmation of the carrier;

4)Dispute settlement:
1)If the shipper disputes the amount of DET calculated and charged by the carrier (or its designated agent: including the terminal and shipping agent), it shall be submitted in writing to the carrier’s PIC for D&D within 30 calendar days after the issuance of the invoice of DET, and attach relevant documents, including but not limited to:
    a)Relevant DET invoice, container number, shipment number (booking number or Bill of Lading number),
    b)Reasons for dispute, such as:
         i.Incorrect free time (must include details and supporting documentation of correct free time)
         ii.Incorrect rate (must include details and supporting documentation of correct rate)
         iii.Incorrect date(s) (must include Traffic Interchange Receipt (TIR)
         iv.Other operational issue (must include specific issue with supporting documentation)
2)Carrier’s person in charge for D&D: Mr. Parker Zhu, (usadd@bal.cn)
3)Carrier’s person in charge for D&D will response with clear comments or solutions within 5 working days after receiving the dispute submission.

Demurrage and Detention IMPORT to Canada（Effective date：2023-7-1)
Equipment Type
DEMURRAGE
  • Day Range
    20'
    40'
    40'HQ
    45'HQ
DETENTION
  • Day Range
    20'
    40'
    40'HQ
    45'HQ
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Special Container
  • Special Container
  • Special Container
  • Special Container
  • Reefer Container
  • Reefer Container
  • Reefer Container
  • Reefer Container
  • 1--3 WD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • 4--8 CD
    150
    150
    150
    150
  • 9--12 CD
    190
    190
    190
    190
  • Thereafter CD
    210
    210
    210
    210
  • 1--3 WD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • 4--7 CD
    280
    280
    280
    280
  • 8--10 CD
    350
    350
    350
    350
  • Thereafter CD
    380
    380
    380
    380
  • 1--2 WD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • 3--5 CD
    360
    360
    360
    360
  • 6--8 CD
    460
    460
    460
    460
  • Thereafter CD
    500
    500
    500
    500
  • 1--3 WD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • 4--8 CD
    150
    150
    150
    150
  • 9--12 CD
    190
    190
    190
    190
  • Thereafter CD
    210
    210
    210
    210
  • 1--3 WD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • 4--7 CD
    280
    280
    280
    280
  • 8--10 CD
    350
    350
    350
    350
  • Thereafter CD
    380
    380
    380
    380
  • 1--3 WD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • 4--5 CD
    360
    360
    360
    360
  • 6--8 CD
    460
    460
    460
    460
  • Thereafter CD
    500
    500
    500
    500
Demurrage and Detention EXPORT from Canada（Effective date：2023-7-1)
Cargo Nature/Equipment Type
DEMURRAGE
  • Day Range
    20'
    40'
    40'HQ
    45'HQ
DETENTION
  • Day Range
    20'
    40'
    40'HQ
    45'HQ
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Special Container
  • Special Container
  • Special Container
  • Reefer Container
  • Reefer Container
  • Reefer Container
  • 1--5 WD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • 6--8 CD
    150
    150
    150
    150
  • Thereafter CD
    180
    180
    180
    180
  • 1--3 WD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • 4--7 CD
    260
    260
    260
    260
  • Thereafter CD
    330
    330
    330
    330
  • 1--4 WD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • 5--8 CD
    350
    350
    350
    350
  • Thereafter CD
    420
    420
    420
    420
  • 1--5 WD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • 6--8 CD
    150
    150
    150
    150
  • Thereafter CD
    180
    180
    180
    180
  • 1--3 WD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • 4--7 CD
    260
    260
    260
    260
  • Thereafter CD
    330
    330
    330
    330
  • 1--4 WD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • 5--8 CD
    350
    350
    350
    350
  • Thereafter CD
    420
    420
    420
    420

Remark 1*
1.1. DEFINITION— IMPORT//DEMURRAGE : From the next day of container unloading from the vessel till the day of container picking-up by the consignee; If the destination is an inland point, then it includes the next day of landing from rail, till the day of container picking-up by the consignee;
1.2. DEFINITION— IMPORT//DETENTION: From the next day of container picking-up by the consignee, till the day of container returning to the site designated by the carrier;
1.3. DEFINITION— EXPORT//DETENTION: From the day when the shipper actually picks up the container, till the day when the container is returned to the site designated by the carrier;
1.4. NO FREE TIME for container which is released empty and later re-delivered empty (i.e. empty to empty) without an export shipment,no matter if free time provisions are filed in service contracts or in this tariff;
1.5. IF the container failed to returning to the site designated by the carrier ,a penalty as $500 / TEU will be charged in addition to the tariff;
1.6. The tariff doesn’t include any storage and reefer charges at port, rail, all these charges should be paid by customer directly;

Remark 2*
2.1. FOR LIVE REEFERS: The following tariff is not applicable to any charges that may be incurred by live reefers, including but not limited to power supply and plug in/out, etc;
2.2. NOR = Non Operating reefer; Special Container=Flat Rack, Open Top, Tank;
2.3. WD =WORKING DAY; CD=CALENDA DAY;
2.4. CURRENCY =USD;

Demurrage and Detention IMPORT to Mexico （updated on Aug,2022)
Cargo Nature/Equipment Type
Demurrage and Detention
  • Day Range
    20'
    40'
    40'HQ
    45'HQ
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Special Container
  • Special Container
  • Reefer Container
  • Reefer Container
  • 1--7 CD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • 8--14 CD
    160
    160
    160
    160
  • 15--18 CD
    165
    165
    165
    165
  • Thereafter CD
    170
    170
    170
    170
  • 1--5 CD
    0
    0
    0
    -
  • Thereafter CD
    180
    180
    180
    -
  • 1--3 CD
    0
    0
    0
    -
  • Thereafter CD
    210
    -
    210
    -

Remark 1*
1.1. DEFINITION— IMPORT//DEMURRAGE & DETENTION : From the day of container unloading from the vessel till the day of container returning to the site designated by the carrier
1.2. DEFINITION— EXPORT//DEMURRAGE & DETENTION: From the day when the shipper actually picks up the container, until the day of the cut off time of the booking;
1.3. NO FREE TIME for container which is released empty and later re-delivered empty (i.e. empty to empty) without an export shipment,no matter if free time provisions are filed in service contracts or in this tariff
1.4. IF the container failed to returning to the site designated by the carrier ,a penalty as $500 / TEU will be charged in addition to the tariff

Remark 2*
2.1. FOR LIVE REEFERS: The following tariff is not applicable to any charges that may be incurred by live reefers, including but not limited to power supply and plug in/out, etc.
2.2. NOR= Non Operating reefer; Special Container=Flat Rack, Open Top, Tank
2.3. WD=WORKING DAY; CD=CALENDA DAY ;
2.4. CURRENCY=USD

Demurrage and Detention EXPORT from Mexico （updated on Aug,2022)
Cargo Nature/Equipment Type
Demurrage and Detention
  • Day Range
    20'
    40'
    40'HQ
    45'HQ
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Dry Container incl NOR
  • Special Container
  • Special Container
  • Reefer Container
  • Reefer Container
  • 1--7 CD
    0
    0
    0
    0
  • 8--14 CD
    160
    160
    160
    160
  • 15--18 CD
    165
    165
    165
    165
  • Thereafter CD
    170
    170
    170
    170
  • 1--5 CD
    0
    0
    0
    -
  • Thereafter CD
    180
    180
    180
    -
  • 1--3 CD
    0
    0
    0
    -
  • Thereafter CD
    210
    -
    210
    -

Remark 1*
1.1. DEFINITION— IMPORT//DEMURRAGE & DETENTION : From the day of container unloading from the vessel till the day of container returning to the site designated by the carrier
1.2. DEFINITION— EXPORT//DEMURRAGE & DETENTION: From the day when the shipper actually picks up the container, until the day of the cut off time of the booking;
1.3. NO FREE TIME for container which is released empty and later re-delivered empty (i.e. empty to empty) without an export shipment,no matter if free time provisions are filed in service contracts or in this tariff
1.4. IF the container failed to returning to the site designated by the carrier ,a penalty as $500 / TEU will be charged in addition to the tariff

Remark 2*
2.1. FOR LIVE REEFERS: The following tariff is not applicable to any charges that may be incurred by live reefers, including but not limited to power supply and plug in/out, etc.
2.2. NOR= Non Operating reefer; Special Container=Flat Rack, Open Top, Tank
2.3. WD=WORKING DAY; CD=CALENDA DAY ;
2.4. CURRENCY=USD

Demurrage And Detention In EUROPE
Curr:EUR
    • Dry
      20GP
      40GP/NOR
      40HQ
    • 1-10
      0
      0
      0
    • 11-15
      40
      60
      60
    • 16-20
      60
      90
      90
    • 21-
      80
      130
      130
    • Special
      20OT/FR
      40OT/FR
    • 1-7
      0
      0
    • 7-10
      50
      80
    • 11-15
      70
      130
    • 16-
      90
      160
    • Reefer
      20RF
      40RH
    • 1-7
      0
      0
    • 7-10
      120
      130
    • 11-15
      140
      150
    • 16-
      150
      180
Demurrage And Detention Import AUSTRALIA
COMBINED DETENTION & DEMURRAGE (DRY)
RATE AUD
  • Fee
  • FREE TIME
  • FREE TIME
  • FREE TIME
  • FREE TIME
  • CALENDAR DAY
    20DV
    40DV/40H/40NOR
  • 8 DAYS
    0
    0
  • DAY9-DAY14
    85
    158
  • DAY15-DAY19
    130
    218
  • thereafter
    160
    280
Demurrage And Detention Import HCM / HPH（Updated On Jan.22)
No free time for any equipment which is originally picked up for export booking but returned as empty. Equipment charges will commence on the day of the equipment release and end on the day of equipment return.
Curr:USD
  • Cargo Nature/Equipment Type
    Dry Container
    Dry Container
    Special Equipment
    Special Equipment
    Reefer Container
    Reefer Container
  • Free Time (CALENDAR DAY）
    7
    5
    3
  • Day Range
    8--14
    Thereafter
    6--10
    Thereafter
    4--6
    Thereafter
  • 20'
    15
    30
    40
    50
    75
    100
  • 40'
    30
    60
    80
    100
  • 40'HQ
    30
    60
    80
    100
    100
    125
  • 45'HQ
    30
    60
    -
    -
    -
    -
Demurrage And Detention Export HCM / HPH （Updated On Dec.21)
No free time for any equipment which is originally picked up for export booking but returned as empty. Equipment charges will commence on the day of the equipment release and end on the day of equipment return.
Curr:USD
  • Cargo Nature/Equipment Type
    Dry Container
    Dry Container
    Special Equipment
    Special Equipment
    Reefer Container
    Reefer Container
  • Free Time (CALENDAR DAY）
    7
    3
    3
  • Day Range
    8--12
    Thereafter
    4--6
    Thereafter
    4--6
    Thereafter
  • 20'
    20
    30
    40
    50
    50
    60
  • 40'
    40
    30
    80
    100
    100
    120
  • 40'HQ
    40
    60
    80
    100
    100
    120
  • 45'HQ
    40
    60
    -
    -
    -
    -
Demurrage And Detention Import CHINA
Curr:RMB
    • Dry
      20GP
      40GP
      40HQ
    • 1-7（7）
      0
      0
      0
    • 8-17（10）
      60
      120
      140
    • 18-37（20）
      120
      240
      280
    • 38-
      240
      480
      560
    • Special
      20OT/FR
      40OT/FR
    • 1-5（5）
      0
      0
    • 6-13（8）
      100
      200
    • 14-38（25）
      200
      400
    • 39-
      400
      800
    • Reefer
      20RF
      40RH
    • 1-5（5）
      0
      0
    • 6-13（8）
      170
      340
    • 14-38（25）
      340
      680
    • 39-
      680
      1360
Detention Export CHINA
Curr:RMB
    • Dry
      20GP
      40GP
      40HQ
    • Day 1-7（7）
      0
      0
      0
    • Day 8-17（10）
      60
      120
      140
    • Day 18-37（20）
      120
      240
      280
    • Day 38
      240
      480
      560
    • Special
      20OT/FR
      40OT/FR
    • Day 1-5
      0
      0
    • Day 6-13
      100
      200
    • Day 14-38
      200
      400
    • Day 39
      400
      800
    • Reefer
      20RF
      40RH
    • Day 1-5
      0
      0
    • Day 6-13
      170
      340
    • Day 14-38
      340
      680
    • Day 39
      680
      1360