What is Free Time / Free Days?

Free Time / Free Days

Free days allowed for a container to stay in or outside port before penalties apply.

Finance

Free days allowed for a container to stay in or outside port before penalties apply.

Free Time is the grace period before demurrage/detention.

Negotiate longer free time before booking — especially for regular customers.

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

Finance

Free days allowed for a container to stay in or outside port before penalties apply.

Free Time is the grace period before demurrage/detention.

Negotiate longer free time before booking — especially for regular customers.

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