Revised Tariff Rule - Free Time and Demurrage in North America

2023-05-25

Westwood Shipping Lines is providing advance notice of change to the free time and demurrage tariff rule in North America.

Effective July 1, 2023, Tariff 032, Rule #17, Free Time and Demurrage in North America, Section 3 for Vancouver, BC will be reduced from 7 free days to 5 free days. The free time will commence at 08:00 a.m. on the first business day after container discharges from a vessel.

Vancouver, BC effective 07/01/23:
For cargo discharge or Customs Clearance at ports at Vancouver, BC:
Free Time Allowed:
For Dry Cargo: 7 calendar days 5 calendar days
For Reefer Cargo: 2 calendar days
For Special Equipment: 2 calendar days

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