In Sri Lanka, published demurrage free time for a 40ft import container is 5–7 calendar days and detention free time is 3–7 days, across CMA CGM, Maersk, Regional Container Lines (RCL), 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 Sri Lanka, compared across 5 carrier(s), based on tariffs covering 2 port(s). Free days = the calendar days before D&D charges begin.
| Carrier | Demurrage (40ft) | Detention (40ft) | Demurrage (20ft) | Demurrage (40HC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM | 7 | — | 7 | — |
| Maersk | 5 | 3 | 5 | — |
| Regional Container Lines (RCL) | — | — | 7 | 7 |
| Yang Ming | — | 7 | — | — |
| ZIM | 5 | — | 5 | — |
Free days shown as a range where they vary by port within Sri Lanka. “—” = not published in our dataset for that combination.
How many demurrage free days does CMA CGM give in Sri Lanka?
CMA CGM publishes 7 free day(s) of demurrage for a 40ft import container in Sri Lanka before charges begin.
How many demurrage free days does Maersk give in Sri Lanka?
Maersk publishes 5 free day(s) of demurrage for a 40ft import container in Sri Lanka before charges begin.
What is Maersk's detention free time in Sri Lanka?
Maersk publishes 3 free day(s) of detention for a 40ft import container in Sri Lanka.
What is Yang Ming's detention free time in Sri Lanka?
Yang Ming publishes 7 free day(s) of detention for a 40ft import container in Sri Lanka.
How many demurrage free days does ZIM give in Sri Lanka?
ZIM publishes 5 free day(s) of demurrage for a 40ft import container in Sri Lanka before charges begin.
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 .
CMA CGM → · Maersk → · Regional Container Lines (RCL) → · Yang Ming → · ZIM →
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