Changes to United States Exports and Imports Demurrage & Detention Tariffs

Starting January 1, 2026, we will update our U.S. detention and demurrage tariffs for both import and export shipments.

Key points to note:

• Free time allowances remain unchanged unless otherwise specified.
• Updates include:
• Import Demurrage: Adjustments across to demurrage prices across ocean terminals
• Import and Export Detention: Increased per diem charges for all U.S. locations
• Export Demurrage: Updated charges for reefers at U.S. terminals; reduced freetime for Miami and Port Everglades.

US IMPORT DEMURRAGE

• Newark Terminals: All tiers for Dry, Non-Operating Reefer, SOC & Tanks +USD 20; Operating Reefers +USD 40.
• Other Ports: Miami & Port Everglades Tier 1 +USD 20; Philadelphia all tiers +USD 20.

IMPORT AND EXPORT DETENTION

• Dry Containers, Non-Operating Reefers & Special Equipment: All tiers +USD 10; free days unchanged.
• Operating Reefers & Philadelphia Reefer Detention: Initial tier +USD 10; tier structure expanded for longer durations at new rate levels
• Port of Hueneme & Meat Commodity Reefers: Initial tiers increased by $10, tier structure expanded for longer durations at new rate levels

EXPORT DEMURRAGE

• Reefers (excluding Newark): Top tier increased by $25.
• Miami & Port Everglades Reefers: Free time reduced to 2 working days for the first tier, with additional tier added at new rate levels.
• Newark Operational Reefers: Mid-tier up $45, top tier up $60.

For the latest detention and demurrage offerings, you can also visit:

United States of America Imports | Maersk
United States of America Exports | Maersk

In case you have any other questions, our customer service and commercial teams are available to support should you need assistance.