Rule 21 – Detention/Demurrage (C) |
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Publication Date: 10/30/2019 |
Effective Date: 12/01/2019 Unless otherwise indicated |
Through Date: |
Expiration Date: |
Amendment Code: C |
Special Use Number: |
Request # JACBROD530 |
A. GENERAL RULES:
1. For the purpose of this rule, the term “Shipper” shall mean the Shipper, the
Consignee or any person acting for or on behalf of the Shipper or Consignee. For
the purpose of this rule, the term “Equipment” shall mean containers (dry &
refrigerated), trailers (dry & refrigerated), specialized equipment (flat racks,
flat beds, platforms, open tops, tanks and equipment not otherwise specified
herein), chassis to include component parts and/or bogies and related equipment
including, without limitation, tires, tubes, wheels and refrigeration units
either as a unit or alone.
A. DEMURRAGE - Carrier’s Charges
within North America (C) Effective 12/01/2019
Demurrage is defined as: Equipment remaining on port facilities beyond an agreed period of time (Free Time). When equipment is incurring demurrage, the equipment is in the Carrier’s possession. Demurrage is a per diem charge applicable to both Carrier and Shipper owned equipment. Demurrage applies for each calendar day including weekends and holidays.
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Import shipments: the first “day” starts the next calendar day after vessel
discharge.
• Export shipments: the first “day” starts the next calendar day after the
equipment has been interchanged into the Carrier’s facility per the Carrier’s
Equipment Interchange Agreement which is to be used with respect to interchange
of both Carrier’s and Shipper owned equipment to Shippers, Consignees and their
respective Agents. All Demurrage charges or other charges not governed by this
rule shall be covered by the
provisions of the
Equipment Interchange Agreement.
Should a container that is booked and tendered to the Carrier for a particular voyage be held in the Port of Palm Beach for a subsequent voyage at Carrier's discretion (Rolled Cargo) the demurrage clock will be stopped based on the original intended sail date.
Free Time is defined as: An agreed period of time equipment can remain at the Carrier’s terminal prior to sailing or after discharge. Equipment remaining at the Carrier’s designated terminal beyond the Free Time for any reason other than Carrier’s discretion will incur demurrage charges.
Free Time is calculated separately for each piece of equipment. Free time applies per the tables below. Upon expiration of Free Time demurrage charges will accrue daily. Equipment placed on hold by any Governmental Agency shall receive additional Free Time commensurate with the Government hold, not to exceed 7 days.
When the same equipment is utilized by the same Shipper to and from the same
location, origin and destination free time shall be calculated on each
individual shipment.
Payment for all charges accrued is due upon presentation of invoices. Payment
will be collected by the Carrier or authorized agent.
Carrier will refuse delivery of any equipment that has accrued demurrage charges
for a period in excess of thirty (30) days until such charges have been paid.
Should account wish to receive the cargo at the Carrier’s terminal facility, the
applicable handling rate will apply in addition to all other rates and charges
herein. Cargo owner will still be responsible for payment of all outstanding
charges including but not limited to demurrage charges.
Unless otherwise agreed in a confidential service agreement, in the event a
Shipper or Consignee has failed to pay demurrage charges within 30 days of the
date of any invoice for demurrage, Carrier may refuse to allow the Customer to
remove the equipment from the marine terminal at which the equipment was
discharged. Cargo Owner may arrange to take possession of the cargo at the
marine terminal by unloading it from the equipment, subject to payment in cash
at that time. Payment of all charges applicable for stripping and stuffing must
be made to the Carrier or authorized agent prior to taking possession of the
cargo.
DEMURRAGE WITHIN NORTH AMERICA
IMPORTS and EXPORTS |
FREETIME |
EQUIPMENT |
SIZE |
CHARGE |
NOTES |
Continental United States Canada |
7 Calendar Days |
General Dry Equipment |
All |
$85.00 |
Equipment placed on hold by any Governmental Agency shall have additional Free Time commensurate with the Government hold but not to exceed 7 days. |
7 Calendar Days |
Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
$195.00 |
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7 Calendar Days |
Specialized Equipment |
All |
$195.00 |
DEMURRAGE WITHIN CANADA (E) Expires 12/01/2019
EXPORT |
FREETIME |
EQUIPMENT |
SIZE |
CHARGE |
Canada |
2 Calendar Days |
Chassis |
Per Chassis |
$70 per day |
B. DETENTION
Detention is defined as: Carrier's Equipment detained beyond an agreed period of time. When equipment is incurring detention, the equipment is not in the Carrier’s possession. Detention is a per diem charge applicable to Shipper’s use of Carrier’s equipment beyond the allotted free time.
Carrier will charge Detention charges for each calendar day including weekends and holidays if equipment is not returned to Carrier within the allowed free time.
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Import shipments: the first “day” starts the next calendar day after vessel
discharge;
• Export shipments: the first “day” starts the next calendar day after the
equipment has been interchanged out from the Carrier’s facility per the
Carrier’s Equipment Interchange Agreement which is to be used with respect to
interchange of Carrier’s equipment to Shippers, Consignees and their respective
Agents. All detention charges or other charges not governed by this rule shall
be covered by the provisions of the Equipment Interchange Agreement.
Free Time is defined as: An agreed period of time a shipper has for
container pick up, unload or load and return of equipment to Carrier or Carrier’s
Agent. Free time expires per the
tables below at which point daily charges will accrue until the equipment is
returned to Carrier or Carrier’s Agent.
Free Time is calculated separately for each piece of equipment.
Exception: Abaco Islands: Carrier will charge Detention charges for each calendar day - not including weekends and holidays - if equipment is not returned to Carrier within the allowed free time. For the purpose of this rule, the first “day” shall be of time commencing at 0800 the day after vessel discharge. Free time expires per the table(s) below at which point daily charges will accrue until the equipment is returned to Carrier or Carrier’s Agent.
With respect to the application of this Rule, when the same equipment is
utilized for shipments by the same Shipper to and from the same location, origin
and destination free time shall be calculated on the basis of each being a
distinct shipment.
In the event the equipment has not been
returned within 30 calendar days, the Carrier will have the right to retrieve
the equipment whether loaded or unloaded. Carrier provides Shipper/Consignee as
well as appropriate Governmental Authorities advance notice before taking such
action. In such situations, all additional expense incurred such as trucking,
handling, detention/demurrage charges, storage or disposal of cargo will be for
the account of the cargo.
In the event the Carrier establishes equipment pools, the detention
applicable to equipment obtained from such pools shall be calculated in
accordance with the provisions of this Rule until the equipment is returned to
the Carrier’s port terminal nearest to the equipment pool.
Payment for all charges is due upon presentation of invoices for charges
accrued. Payment will be collected by the Carrier or authorized agent.
A. Nassau – Payments due in excess of the 30 (thirty) day period will be considered to be delinquent. In the event of a delinquency, credit privileges will be revoked. A cash bond of US $500.00 (or other form of acceptable security) per equipment/chassis to guarantee payment of anticipated demurrage prior to the future release of any additional Carrier equipment to the Shipper will be collected.
Carrier will refuse delivery of any equipment which has accrued detention
charges for a period in excess of thirty (30) days until such charges have been
paid.
Should account wish to receive the cargo at the Carrier’s terminal facility, the
applicable handling rate will apply in addition to all other rates and charges
herein. Cargo owner will still be responsible for payment of all outstanding
charges including but not limited to detention charges.
Carrier will decline to furnish equipment for shipments of any cargo in
instances where the account for such shipments is holding Carrier’s equipment
beyond the free time provided except where the failure to return equipment
during free time is caused by Carrier’s action or inaction.
A security deposit of $2000.00 per container will be required at
destination for all shipments of Christmas Trees moving in Carrier’s Equipment.
The deposit can be made in cash, money order or business check of a Shipper who
has met Carrier’s credit requirements.
The security deposit will be held by the Carrier. Should the container be
returned to the Carrier within the applicable free time in clean condition, the
Carrier will return the entire security deposit to the party that provided the
security deposit. Should the container be returned to the Carrier within the
applicable free time in an unclean condition, the Carrier will return the
security deposit less all other applicable charges provided for in Carrier’s
tariff including but not limited to those outlined in
Rule 21.013 to
the party that provided the security deposit.
Should the shipper fail to return the equipment to the Carrier within the
applicable free time, the Carrier will use the proceeds of the security deposit
to satisfy all accrued charges provided for in Carrier’s
tariff including but not limited to those outlined in
Rule 21.013.
Unless otherwise agreed in a confidential service agreement, in the event a Shipper or Consignee has failed to pay detention charges within 30 days of the date of any invoice for detention, Carrier may refuse to allow the Consignee to remove Carrier’s container from the marine terminal at which the container was discharged. Consignee may arrange to pickup the cargo in such container at the marine terminal by unloading it from Carrier’s container into consignee’s own container, subject to payment in cash of such charges as may be applicable at the marine terminal for such stripping and stuffing.
DETENTION (USE OF CARRIER EQUIPMENT) WITHIN CONTINENTAL USA
IMPORT |
FREETIME |
EQUIPMENT |
SIZE |
CHARGE |
Continental United States
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7 Calendar Days |
General Dry Equipment |
All |
N/A |
5 Calendar Days |
Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
N/A |
EXPORT |
FREETIME |
EQUIPMENT |
SIZE |
CHARGE |
Continental United States |
7 Calendar Days |
General Dry Equipment |
All |
N/A |
4 Calendar Days |
Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
N/A |
DETENTION (USE OF CARRIER EQUIPMENT) WITHIN CANADA
EXPORT |
FREETIME |
EQUIPMENT |
SIZE |
CHARGE |
Canada |
2 Calendar Days |
Chassis |
Per Chassis |
$70 per day |
DETENTION/DEMURRAGE - All others
DETENTION/DEMURRAGE (USE OF CARRIER EQUIPMENT) WITHIN PUERTO
RICO and USVI (C)
IMPORT |
FREETIME |
EQUIPMENT |
SIZE |
CHARGE |
Puerto Rico
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10 Calendar Days
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General Dry Equipment |
All |
$30 per day up to 20 days / $60 per day thereafter |
Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
$110 per day up to 20 days/ $210 per day thereafter |
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USVI |
7 Calendar Days |
General Dry Equipment |
All |
$30 per day up to 20 days/ $60 per day thereafter |
5 Calendar Days |
Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
$110 per day up to 20 days/ $210 per day thereafter |
EXPORT |
FREETIME |
EQUIPMENT |
SIZE |
CHARGE |
USVI |
7 Calendar Days |
All Dry Equipment |
All |
$30 per day up to 14 days/ $60 per day thereafter |
4 Calendar Days |
All Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
$110 per day up to 14 days/ $210 per day thereafter |
DETENTION/DEMURRAGE (USE OF CARRIER'S EQUIPMENT) FOREIGN DESTINATION PORTS EXCEPT CANADA
IMPORTS |
FREE TIME |
EQUIPMENT |
SIZE |
CHARGE |
Guyana, Leeward Islands, Windward Islands *Trinidad - See also PLIPDECO Storage Rent below
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12 Calendar Days |
General Dry Equipment |
20' |
$70 per day |
40'X |
$110 per day | |||
>40'X |
$110 per day |
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Specialized Equipment |
20' |
$175 per day |
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40'X |
$175 per day |
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6 Calendar Days |
Refrigerated Equipment |
20' |
$160 per day |
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40'X |
$160 per day |
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Christmas Trees in Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
$160 per day |
Bahamas: Abaco Islands: Marsh Harbour
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10 Business Days |
General Dry Equipment including Chassis |
All |
$30 per day |
Chassis When Used with Shipper Owned Equipment |
All |
$30 per day |
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5 Business Days |
Refrigerated Equipment/ Tanks including Chassis |
All |
$60 per day
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Christmas Trees in Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
$110 per day |
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Abaco Islands: Elbow Cay, Great Guana Cay, Man O'War Cay, Scotland Cay
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20 Business Days
15 Business Days
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General Dry Equipment including Chassis |
All |
$30 per day |
Chassis When Used with Shipper Owned Equipment |
All |
$30 per day |
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15 Business Days |
Refrigerated Equipment/ Tanks including Chassis |
All |
$60 per day
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Christmas Trees in Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
$110 per day |
Bahamas: Freeport
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15 Calendar Days
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General Dry Equipment including Chassis |
All |
$35 per day |
Chassis When Used with Shipper Owned Equipment |
All
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$35 per day |
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30 Calendar Days |
Drydock: General Dry Equipment, Flatracks only including Chassis, or Chassis when used with Shipper Owned Equipment |
All
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$30 per day up to 60 Calendar Days
$70 per day over 60 Calendar Days |
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10 Calendar Days |
Refrigerated Equipment/ Tanks including Chassis |
All
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$70 per day
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Christmas Trees in Refrigerated Equipment |
All
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$110 per day |
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4 Calendar Days |
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Refrigerated Equipment/ Tanks including Chassis –Generator Usage Surcharge |
All |
$250 per day per unit additional charge will be assessed for generator usage on reefers that are left at the terminal more than 24 hours. Charge to be billed on a separate invoice and is in addition to demurrage charges above. |
Bahamas: Nassau
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10 Calendar Days
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General Dry Equipment including Chassis |
All |
$40 per day from the 11th to the 30th day $125 per day thereafter |
Chassis When Used with Shipper Owned Equipment |
All |
$35 per day from the 11th to the 30th day
$100 per day thereafter
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5 Calendar Days |
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Refrigerated Equipment/ Tanks including dry Chassis |
All |
$75 per day |
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Genset Chassis - in addition to Refrigeration demurrage charges listed above |
All |
$60 per day |
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Christmas Trees in Refrigerated Equipment |
All
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$100 per day |
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20 Calendar Days |
Dry or Refrigerated Carrier's Equipment not owned or leased by Tropical Shipping, including full loads unstuffed at the Gladstone Freight Terminal. This charge is in addition to the regular demurrage charges listed above. |
All |
$35 per day |
Belize
|
12 Calendar Days |
General Dry Equipment |
20' |
$35 per day |
40'X |
$70 per day |
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All Open Tops, Rail Trailers, Flat Beds, Flat Racks, Tanks, |
20' |
$85 per day |
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40'X |
$85 per day |
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5 Calendar Days |
Refrigerated Equipment |
20' |
$70 per day |
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40'X |
$110 per day |
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Christmas Trees in Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
$110 per day |
British Virgin Islands – Tortola Only |
12 Calendar Days |
General Dry Equipment |
20' & 40X |
$35 per day |
>40'X |
$45 per day |
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Specialized Equipment |
20' |
$60 per day |
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40'X |
$75 per day |
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6 Calendar Days |
Refrigerated Equipment |
20' |
$85 per day |
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40'X |
$110 per day |
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Christmas Trees in Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
$110 per day |
British Virgin Islands - Virgin Gorda |
15 Calendar Days |
General Dry Equipment |
20' & 40'X |
$35 per day |
>40'X |
$45 per day |
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Specialized Equipment |
20' |
$60 per day |
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40'X |
$75 per day |
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6 Calendar Days |
Refrigerated Equipment |
20' |
$85 per day |
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40'X |
$110 per day |
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Christmas Trees in Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
$110 per day |
Cayman Islands
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12 Calendar Days |
General Dry Equipment |
20' |
$35 per day |
40'X |
$70 per day |
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All Open Tops, Rail Trailers, Flat Beds, Flat Racks, Tanks, |
20' |
$85 per day |
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40'X |
$85 per day |
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5 Calendar Days |
Refrigerated Equipment |
20' |
$70 per day |
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40'X |
$110 per day |
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Christmas Trees in Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
$110 per day |
Dominican Republic: Caucedo
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7 Calendar Days |
General Dry Equipment |
20' |
$45 per day up to 15 days, $60 per day thereafter |
40'X |
$60 per day up to 15 days, $80 per day thereafter |
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>40'X |
$60 per day up to 15 days, $80 per day thereafter |
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5 Calendar Days |
Specialized Equipment |
All |
$120 per day up to 15 days, $200 per day thereafter |
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Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
$120 per day up to 15 days, $200 per day thereafter |
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Christmas Trees in Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
$110 per day |
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No Free Time
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Dry Chassis | All |
$40 per day per Chassis Charge is in US Dollars and does not include local government taxes |
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Genset Chassis |
All |
$145 per day per Genset Charge is in US Dollars and does not include local government taxes |
Dominican Republic: Puerto Plata
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7 Calendar Days |
General Dry Equipment |
20' |
$30 per day |
40'X |
$50 per day |
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>40'X |
$50 per day |
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5 Calendar Days |
Specialized Equipment |
All |
$150 per day |
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Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
$150 per day |
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Christmas Trees in Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
$110 per day |
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No Free Time | Chassis (Dry & Genset) |
All
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$20 per day up to 5 days $30 per day from the 6th thru the 10th day $40 per day thereafter |
Turks & Caicos |
10 Calendar Days |
Dry Equipment/Trailers |
All |
$35 per day up to 20 days
$60 per day thereafter |
Specialized Equipment |
All |
$75 per day up to 20 days
$125 per day thereafter |
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5 Calendar Days |
Refrigerated Equipment/ Tanks |
All |
$60 per day up to 20 days
$110 per day thereafter |
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Christmas Trees in Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
$110 per day |
USE OF CARRIER'S EQUIPMENT IN FOREIGN ORIGIN PORTS EXCEPT CANADA
EXPORT |
FREE TIME |
EQUIPMENT |
SIZE |
CHARGE |
Bahamas: Nassau |
10 Calendar Days |
General Dry Equipment |
All |
N/A |
3 Calendar Days |
Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
N/A |
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Bahamas: Marsh Harbour |
5 Calendar Days |
General Dry Equipment |
All |
N/A |
3 Calendar Days |
Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
N/A |
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5 Calendar Days |
Chassis |
All |
N/A |
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Bahamas: Freeport |
10 Calendar Days |
General Dry Equipment |
All |
$30 per day |
3 Calendar Days |
Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
$60 per day |
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30 Calendar Days
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Drydock: General Dry Equipment or Chassis when used with Shipper Owned Equipment |
All
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$35 per day up to 60 Calendar Days $60 per day over 60 Calendar Days |
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Cayman Islands |
5 Calendar Days |
General Dry Equipment |
All |
N/A |
3 Calendar Days |
All Refrigerated Containers |
All |
N/A |
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Dominican Republic
Charges do not apply to cargo to/from Free Zone in the Dominican Republic
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5 Calendar Days |
General Dry Equipment |
All |
N/A |
3 Calendar Days |
Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
N/A |
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Turks & Caicos |
5 Calendar Days |
General Dry Equipment |
All |
N/A |
3 Calendar Days |
All Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
N/A |
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Windward Islands (Trinidad - See also PLIPDECO Storage Rent below)
South America
BVI |
5 Calendar Days |
General Dry Equipment |
All |
N/A |
3 Calendar Days |
All Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
N/A |
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All Ports Not Otherwise Specified |
5 Calendar Days |
General Dry Equipment |
All |
N/A |
3 Calendar Days |
Refrigerated Equipment |
All |
N/A |
STORAGE CHARGES AT U.S. RAILROAD TERMINALS
Any additional charges incurred by Carrier from the Railroad named below due to cargo owner's failure to take delivery of loaded or empty equipment from the railroad (yard) after
the expiration of the railroad's allotted free time will be for the account of the cargo owner. The charges below are for storage of containers at the rail yard and are in addition to the
Carrier's detention/demurrage charges noted above.
Load/Discharge |
Load/Discharge |
Equipment Size/Type |
Railroad |
Charge after expiration of Railroad’s Free Time |
All |
All |
All |
All |
1-7 Calendar days or fraction thereof: $200 per day 8+ Calendar days or fraction thereof and beyond: $500 per day |
20’ NO MATE DWELL CHARGES AT U.S. RAILROAD TERMINALS
All 20-foot Containers are required to be loaded in pairs of two (2) when traveling via railroad. Any additional charges incurred by Carrier from any railroad due to a single 20’ container being
transported without a mate will be for the account of the cargo owner. The charges below are in addition to the Carrier's detention/demurrage charges noted above and all other charges listed herein.
Load/Discharge |
Load/Discharge |
Railroad |
Charge |
All |
All |
All |
1-7 Calendar Days,
or fraction thereof: $200 per day |
PLIPDECO STORAGE RENT AT TERMINAL
The charges below are for Point Lisas Industrial Port Development
Corporation Limited (PLIPDECO) storage of Full Load Containers at Point Lisas
Terminal. These charges
are in addition to the Carrier’s Detention Demurrage charges listed above.
TRINIDAD |
FREE TIME |
EQUIPMENT |
SIZE |
CHARGE |
Imports |
5 Business Days |
Dry and Refrigerated FCL |
All |
First chargeable eight (8) days: $17 per day or part thereof per TEU After first chargeable eight (8) days: $35 per day or part thereof per TEU |
Exports |
14 Calendar Days |
Dry and Refrigerated FCL |
All |
First chargeable eight (8) days: $17 per day or part thereof per TEU After first chargeable eight (8) days: $35 per day or part thereof per TEU |
NOTE: |
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EQUIPMENT: *Equipment Discharged / loaded via containerized Vessel will be charged $48 per ton. *Shifting due to extraction of specifically requested container from empty container pool- Food Grade. Scrap iron etc will be charged $66 per container. *Positioning Container for repairs. Full/ Empty Containers to be returned to Shipper /Exporter will be charged of $66 per container. NOTE: This charge is separate and apart from Receiving. Storing and Deliver. (RS&D) charges. * Equipment wash $275 by request. *Change of container status $44 per container *Container not loaded/rolled over to new vessel $40 per container. *Empty container for sealing $5 *Empty Container for cutting/removing seals $5. *Container Seal verification $50 *Container/Flatrack for Fumigation $50. |