Revised Tariff Rule - Free Time and Demurrage in North America

2022-03-18

Customer Advisory

Eastbound from Japan, Korea, and China to Canada and the U.S.

Revised Tariff Rule - Free Time and Demurrage in North America
*** UPDATE ***

Dear Valued Customer:

After further review to implement the demurrage tariff rule in North America Westwood will implement locations in a phased approach.

Tariff 032, Rule #17, Free Time and Demurrage in North America, Section 3 will be updated to include demurrage and/or per-diem charges. The free time will commence at 07:00 a.m. on the first business day after container discharges from a vessel.

Seattle, WA effective 03/21/22:
For cargo discharge or Customs Clearance at ports at Seattle, WA
Free Time Allowed:
For Dry Cargo: Updating calculation from 7 calendar days to 5 working days
For Reefer Cargo: Updating calculation from 4 calendar days to 3 working days
For Special Equipment: Updating calculation from 4 calendar days to 3 working days

Portland, OR effective 04/11/22:
For cargo discharge or Customs Clearance at ports at Portland, OR:
Free Time Allowed:
For Dry Cargo: 7 calendar days
For Reefer Cargo: 4 calendar days
For Special Equipment: 4 calendar days

Vancouver, BC effective 05/2/22:
For cargo discharge or Customs Clearance at ports at Vancouver, BC:
Free Time Allowed:
For Dry Cargo: 5 calendar days
For Reefer Cargo: 2 calendar days
For Special Equipment: 2 calendar days

Destination Container Type Origin Day Currency 20ST 40ST 40HC NOR Reefer Flat Rack/OT OOG Reefer Temp Control
Seattle, WA/Everett, WA/Portland, OR/Vancouver, BC COC ASIA 1-4 USD $240 $240 $240 $240 $450 $450
Seattle, WA/Everett, WA/Portland, OR/Vancouver, BC COC ASIA 5-9 USD $300 $300 $300 $300 $500 $500
Seattle, WA/Everett, WA/Portland, OR/Vancouver, BC COC ASIA 10+ USD $360 $360 $360 $360 $600 $600

Westwood demurrage charge applies in addition to the terminal operator charges as outlined in section 2b of Free-Time rule. **Update** Everett operator charges will continue to apply per Port of Everett tariff.

View this tariff rule in full

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