Container Free Time, Demurrage & Detention in Ireland (2026) — Carrier Comparison

In Ireland, published demurrage free time for a 40ft import container is 2–6 calendar days and detention free time is 4–6 days, across Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express (ONE), Yang Ming and ZIM. After free time, demurrage & detention charges accrue per container per day.

Published demurrage and detention free time for import containers to Ireland, compared across 4 carrier(s), based on tariffs covering 2 port(s). Free days = the calendar days before D&D charges begin.

Demurrage vs detention — what's the difference?

Demurrage

Charged when a full import container stays inside the terminal past its free days — you haven't picked it up in time. Billed per container per day once free time runs out.

Detention

Charged when you keep the container outside the terminal — being unpacked or awaiting its empty return — longer than allowed. Also billed per container per day.

Free time

The calendar days a carrier lets you hold the container before either charge begins. It varies by carrier, port, container type, and import vs export — the figures on this page are the published import free days.

Frequently asked questions

How many demurrage free days does Hapag-Lloyd give in Ireland?
Hapag-Lloyd publishes 6 free day(s) of demurrage for a 40ft import container in Ireland before charges begin.

How many demurrage free days does Ocean Network Express (ONE) give in Ireland?
Ocean Network Express (ONE) publishes 2–5 free day(s) of demurrage for a 40ft import container in Ireland before charges begin.

What is Ocean Network Express (ONE)'s detention free time in Ireland?
Ocean Network Express (ONE) publishes 4 free day(s) of detention for a 40ft import container in Ireland.

How many demurrage free days does Yang Ming give in Ireland?
Yang Ming publishes 6 free day(s) of demurrage for a 40ft import container in Ireland before charges begin.

What is Yang Ming's detention free time in Ireland?
Yang Ming publishes 6 free day(s) of detention for a 40ft import container in Ireland.

How many demurrage free days does ZIM give in Ireland?
ZIM publishes 5 free day(s) of demurrage for a 40ft import container in Ireland before charges begin.

How we compile this

Figures are taken from each carrier's own published demurrage & detention tariffs and normalised to free days. Terms vary by contract, equipment, and port, and change over time — always confirm with your carrier or BCO contract. Informational only, no warranty. Last updated 2026-07-14.

By carrier in Ireland

Hapag-Lloyd → · Ocean Network Express (ONE) → · Yang Ming → · ZIM →

By port in Ireland

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