Demurrage vs Detention: The Container Fees That Blindside First-Time Importers
Demurrage vs detention confusion costs first-time importers real money, since both are per-day container fees but they apply to completely different phases of a shipment’s journey through port. A container arrives, clears customs, and the importer still gets hit with fees they didn’t budget for — often because they assumed “demurrage” and “detention” were two … Read more