Detention

A penalty for late return of the empty container after pulling it from the port beyond the free time.

Finance

A penalty for late return of the empty container after pulling it from the port beyond the free time.

Detention is charged outside the port for late return of the empty container.

Type	Where	Starts	Ends
Demurrage	Inside port	Container arrival	Pulling container out
Detention	Outside port	Pulling container out	Returning empty

**Days of delay × daily rate** by container type — 20ft cheapest, 40ft higher, reefer highest.

The time a vessel spends at the berth during discharge, loading, or waiting.

A penalty charged when a container is not pulled from the port after the free period expires.

A bank guarantee ensuring the seller is paid if compliant documents are presented.

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Finance

A penalty for late return of the empty container after pulling it from the port beyond the free time.

Detention is charged outside the port for late return of the empty container.

Type	Where	Starts	Ends
Demurrage	Inside port	Container arrival	Pulling container out
Detention	Outside port	Pulling container out	Returning empty

**Days of delay × daily rate** by container type — 20ft cheapest, 40ft higher, reefer highest.

The time a vessel spends at the berth during discharge, loading, or waiting.

A penalty charged when a container is not pulled from the port after the free period expires.

A bank guarantee ensuring the seller is paid if compliant documents are presented.