Logistics terms · Logistics terms
What does Detention charges mean in logistics?
Short answer
The amount a shipper pays the carrier for each day or hour a vehicle is held beyond the agreed free time.
Usually expressed per day per vehicle after a free period stated in the contract. Disputes are common, so contracts should define the start and end events, the evidence accepted and the billing cycle. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.
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The numbers behind this answer
- Also called
- halting charges
- Category
- Contracts & pricing
- Related terms
- Detention, Demurrage, Debit note, SLA (service level agreement)
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