Container demurrage at terminal:
The port authorities charge the consignee directly on a pay per day basis.
Import container detention:
In an attempt to improve the turn around time of containers Maersk Line will apply the following detention charges for import containers returned after the expiry of the free time. Free time allowed is 7 calendar days for import containers.
Import container detention tariff:
Container type
Day 1-7 **
Day 8-14 **
Day 15+ **
20' Dry
Free
NZD 50 per day
NZD 100 per day
40' Dry
Free
NZD 100 per day
NZD 200 per day
20' Reef
Free
NZD 50 per day
NZD 100 per day
40' Reef
Free
NZD 100 per day
NZD 200 per day
20' Specialised*
Free
NZD 40 per day
NZD 80 per day
40' Specialised*
Free
NZD 80 per day
NZD 160 per day
**Other than the usual types of Dry and Reefer containers (eg Open top/flat rack)
Weekend and Public holidays are included.
Export Detention & Demurrage Tariff rates (effective November 1, 2009)
Export Detention:
7 days free time, thereafter...
20' DRY
NZ $ 25.00 per day
40' DRY
NZ $ 50.00 per day
20' REF
NZ $ 50.00 per day
40' REF
NZ $ 100.00 per day
*Calculated from Gate Out Empty date to Gate In Full date, inclusive.
Export Demurrage (Inclusive of Detention component):
*Calculation includes day prior to vessel commencing cargo operation.
*Demurrage Tariff for these ports covers the detention component, port storage and Reefer power and monitoring
40' REF
NZ $ 170.00 per day
Auckland/Port Chalmers Port:**
7 days free time, thereafter...
20' DRY
NZ $ 25.00 per day
40' DRY
NZ $ 50.00 per day
20' REF
NZ $ 85.00 per day
** Calculation includes day prior to vessel commencing cargo operation.
** Demurrage tariff covers the Detention component and Reefer power & monitoring only. These ports have separate arrangements for storage directly with cargo owners.
