DD Tariff Review - New Zealand - 7th October 2026
Customer Advisory
Container Free Time & Charges Review – New Zealand
- Effective 7th October 2026
After a review of the current detention charge levels, we wish to advise with effect from 7th October 2026, the new free time and charges will be implemented.
Import Detention
INBOUND combined Demurrage and Detention DD2in1 (Free time & Charge):
DD2in1 | New Zealand Inbound Demurrage and Detention calculation shall
commence at 00:00am on the first calendar day after container discharge and
end at 23:59 on the same day of container’s empty return to carrier’s
designated facility. |
Equipment
Type | Free
Time (Calendar Days) | Day
Range | Currency | Per
20' per day | Per
40' per day |
Dry Container 20GP/40GP/40HQ | 7 | 8 – 14 | NZD | 80 | 160 |
Thereafter | NZD | 150 | 300 |
Special Equipment 20FL/OT/ 40FL/OT/FQ/OQ/SR | 7 | Thereafter | NZD | 235 | 470 |
Reefer Container & Non-Operating Reefer Container 20RF/40RQ | 7 | 8 – 14 | NZD | 130 | 260 |
Thereafter | NZD | 230 | 460 |
Export Detention
Outbound Combined Demurrage and Detention (DD2in1) (Free time & Charge):
DD2in1 | Free time to commence at 00:00am on the same calendar day as
container's empty pick-up and end on the same day as cargo cut off
at the terminal. |
Equipment
Type | Free
Time (Calendar Days) | Day
Range | Currency | Per
20' per day | Per
40' per day |
Dry Cargo 20GP/40GP/40HQ | 10 | 11 – 15 | NZD | 55 | 110 |
Thereafter | NZD | 90 | 180 |
Special Equipment 20FL/OT 40FL/OT/FQ/OQ/SR | 10 | Thereafter | NZD | 235 | 470 |
Reefer Container & Non-Operating Reefer Container 20RF/40RQ | 10 | 11 – 15 | NZD | 130 | 260 |
Thereafter | NZD | 230 | 460 |
All charges are in Local Currency and subject to GST.
If you have any queries regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact our local OOCL Representative.
Yours faithfully,
OOCL (New Zealand) Ltd.
