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Demurrages and detention charges are port and shipping lines fines for non-clearing shipment within the stipulated time.
Normally in Dubai port, you have to clear the container within days time in order clear the shipment if limit exceeded port will start charging detention.
For all shipments shipping line will allocate free time for clearance before this free time consignee has to collect DO and clear the consignment and arrange the return of the cargo, If consignee will not be able to clear the cargo and submit container within the stipulated time then shipping line will charge demurrage charges.
If you are question is about Import demurrage charges then off course consignee is liable to pay the demurrage and detention charges in port of discharges, for avoiding demurrage and detention charges consignee can arrange bank guarantee in order to clear the shipment, If Bank guarantee is not possible and LC is discrepant consignee can reject the acceptance.
Normally if the consignee is saying they will reject the document, Off course shipper will come across and try to find an amicable solution for this at least share some charges.
demurrage charges: will create if we have any delay to clear our shipment from port Permitted days approx. 7 days .
and detention charges : if we have delay to return container after Permitted days approx. 7 days .
Demurrage fees are charged when import containers are still full and under the control of the shipping line. In this situation, the container has not yet been picked up by the consignee, and the free time for pick up set by the ocean line has expired for the container. The free period starts when the container has been discharged from the vessel to the terminal. Demurrage charges are applied for storage of containers while in the steamship lines terminal, rail terminal, inland depot, or container yard. Demurrage is applied after the free time has expired, and ends the day when the container has been picked up and out gated from the terminal.
Detention occurs when the consignee holds onto the carrier’s container outside of the port, terminal, or depot beyond the free time that is allotted. Detention is charged when import containers have been picked up, but the container (regardless if it’s full or empty) is still in the possession of the consignee and has not been returned within the allotted time. For example, let’s assume a period of 5 free days is provided to return an empty import container to the steamship line after pick up. If the consignee takes 7 days to return this container, the steamship likely will charge for 2 days of Detention.
Charges will depend upon the two parties agreement.
