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

In Taiwan, published demurrage free time for a 40ft import container is 5–10 calendar days and detention free time is 3 days, across Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express (ONE), Regional Container Lines (RCL), SITC, 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 Taiwan, compared across 6 carrier(s), based on tariffs covering 6 port(s). Free days = the calendar days before D&D charges begin.

CarrierDemurrage (40ft)Detention (40ft)Demurrage (20ft)Demurrage (40HC)
Hapag-Lloyd777
Ocean Network Express (ONE)1031010
Regional Container Lines (RCL)77
SITC7377
Yang Ming5355
ZIM77

Free days shown as a range where they vary by port within Taiwan. “—” = not published in our dataset for that combination.

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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 Taiwan?
Hapag-Lloyd publishes 7 free day(s) of demurrage for a 40ft import container in Taiwan before charges begin.

How many demurrage free days does Ocean Network Express (ONE) give in Taiwan?
Ocean Network Express (ONE) publishes 10 free day(s) of demurrage for a 40ft import container in Taiwan before charges begin.

What is Ocean Network Express (ONE)'s detention free time in Taiwan?
Ocean Network Express (ONE) publishes 3 free day(s) of detention for a 40ft import container in Taiwan.

How many demurrage free days does SITC give in Taiwan?
SITC publishes 7 free day(s) of demurrage for a 40ft import container in Taiwan before charges begin.

What is SITC's detention free time in Taiwan?
SITC publishes 3 free day(s) of detention for a 40ft import container in Taiwan.

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

What is Yang Ming's detention free time in Taiwan?
Yang Ming publishes 3 free day(s) of detention for a 40ft import container in Taiwan.

How many demurrage free days does ZIM give in Taiwan?
ZIM publishes 7 free day(s) of demurrage for a 40ft import container in Taiwan 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 .

By carrier in Taiwan

Hapag-Lloyd → · Ocean Network Express (ONE) → · Regional Container Lines (RCL) → · SITC → · Yang Ming → · ZIM →

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