Shipping & Incoterms
Demurrage vs Detention: Meaning and How to Count Free Time
Demurrage is the fee for a carrier container kept inside the terminal past free time; detention applies once it is outside. How to count days and read the bill.
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Demurrage is the fee for a carrier container kept inside the terminal past free time; detention applies once it is outside. How to count days and read the bill.
CFS (Container Freight Station) and CY (Container Yard) explained for traders—where cargo is handled, who pays, and how the terms differ in practice.
CBM (Cubic Meter) in shipping: what it means, how freight volume is calculated, and why CBM matters for LCL quotes and logistics planning.
ETD (Estimated Time of Departure) and ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) explained for traders—why schedule accuracy matters in logistics and supply chains.