RULE: 13 - FREE TIME, DETENTION AND DEMURRAGE Eff: 01JAN2018
| Effective | 01JAN2018 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 01JAN2018 |
| Filing Codes | I |
13.1 Carrier is a non-vessel operating common carrier and the equipment it
uses to provide transportation services to Merchant is provided by
the vessel-operating common carrier ("VOCC") that operates the vessel
transporting the cargo.
13.2 The VOCC imposes detention charges if empty containers released for
loading and/or loaded containers released for unloading are not
returned within a specified period of time ("free time"). Merchant
shall be liable to Carrier for any detention charges imposed on
Carrier by VOCC as a result of Merchant's failure to return
containers within applicable free time, plus an administrative fee of
$75, or 10% of the applicable detention charges, whichever is greater.
13.3 The VOCC imposes demurrage charges if loaded containers are not
removed from the marine terminal within a specified period of time
("free time"). Where service is "port" at destination and removal
of containers from the VOCC's marine terminal is responsibility of
Merchant, Merchant shall be liable to Carrier for any demurrage
charges imposed on Carrier by VOCC as a result of Merchant's failure
to remove containers within applicable free time. , plus an
administrative fee of $50, or 10% of the applicable detention
charges, whichever is greater.
