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

In Tanzania, published demurrage free time for a 40ft import container is 14–55 calendar days, across Maersk and Regional Container Lines (RCL). After free time, demurrage charges accrue per container per day; detention terms are compared below.

Published demurrage and detention free time for import containers to Tanzania, compared across 2 carrier(s), based on tariffs covering 1 port(s). Free days = the calendar days before D&D charges begin.

Carrier	Demurrage (40ft)	Detention (40ft)	Demurrage (20ft)	Demurrage (40HC)
Maersk	14–55	—	14–55	14–55
Regional Container Lines (RCL)	—	—	14	14

Free days shown as a range where they vary by port within Tanzania. “—” = 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 Maersk give in Tanzania?
Maersk publishes 14–55 free day(s) of demurrage for a 40ft import container in Tanzania 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 Tanzania

Maersk → · Regional Container Lines (RCL) →

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