What does a cargo delay cost you?
Estimate the demurrage and port storage cost of a held shipment — and see why filing your cargo tracking waiver on time is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Estimate using typical escalating demurrage tiers plus port storage. Actual carrier and terminal rates vary by port.
What a 7-day hold on 1 × 20ft could cost — money a valid waiver, filed on time, avoids entirely.
Demurrage & delays — FAQ
What is demurrage?
Demurrage is the charge a carrier or terminal applies when your container stays at the port beyond the free days — usually because of a documentation or customs hold. Rates escalate the longer the cargo sits.
How does a missing waiver cause demurrage?
Without a valid cargo tracking waiver (ECTN/BESC/CNCA etc.), customs will not release the cargo. It sits at the port accruing demurrage and storage until a valid certificate is presented.
How can I avoid demurrage?
File your cargo tracking waiver before the vessel arrives — ideally before it departs the load port. A GetCTN waiver is validated in 3–6 hours, so your cargo clears without a documentation hold.