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Demurrage & Detention Free Time and Charges
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All Surcharge and Fees shown are maximum rates and valid until further notice (unless specified).


​​Export / Import Detention (Free Time & Charge*)

1 Definition of Key Terms

Inbound​

Detention shall commence from the day of discharge at the terminal to the day of empty return to depot

Outbound

Detention shall commence on the day of empty pick up from carrier’s facility and end one day after cargo-cut off

 

2.1 Import Detention (DD2in1) Rate

Cargo Nature

Free Time

(Calendar Day)

Day Range

Currency (XOF)

20'

40' & 40HQ

45HQ

GC

10

11--17

6,000

12,000

12,000

18-25

10,000

20,000

20,000

Thereafter

14,000

28,000

28,000

OT/FL/PL

10

11--17

9,600

16,000

N/A

Thereafter

17,600

30,000

N/A

RF/RQ/NOR

4

5-9

30,200

60,400

N/A

Thereafter

35,000

70,000

N/A

*Demurrage & Detention Free Time and Charges for all Trades except Trans-Pacific Trade. Please refer to Rule Tariff for details of United States related Services.

 

2.2 Export Detention (DD2in1) Rate

Cargo Nature​

Free Time

(Calendar Day)

Day Range

Currency (XOF)

20'

40' & 40HQ

45HQ

GC

30

Thereafter

6,000

12,000

N/A

OT/FL/PL

30

Thereafter

6,000

12,000

N/A

RF/RQ/NOR

5

Thereafter

25,000

50,000

N/A

*Demurrage & Detention Free Time and Charges for all Trades except Trans-Pacific Trade. Please refer to Rule Tariff for details of United States related Services. 


 3. Remark

  • The tariff covers all trades in Benin
  • The tariff is calculated by calendar day. (i.e. including Saturday, Sunday & National holiday)
  • The tariff does not include any storage and reefer charges at port of inland facility, all these charges should be paid by customer directly.
  • As local practice, port related charges (i.e., storage charges) are directly settled by customer to the terminals. Carrier is not involved in the calculation and collection of port storage charges.
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