In Hong Kong SAR China, published demurrage free time for a 40ft import container is 3–14 calendar days and detention free time is 2–7 days, across Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express (ONE), 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 Hong Kong SAR China, compared across 5 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-Lloyd | 3–14 | — | 3–14 | 5–14 |
| Ocean Network Express (ONE) | 3–5 | 2 | 3–5 | 3–5 |
| Regional Container Lines (RCL) | — | — | 3–5 | 3–5 |
| Yang Ming | 3–5 | 7 | 3–5 | 3–5 |
| ZIM | 5 | — | 5 | — |
Free days shown as a range where they vary by port within Hong Kong SAR China. “—” = not published in our dataset for that combination.
How many demurrage free days does Hapag-Lloyd give in Hong Kong SAR China?
Hapag-Lloyd publishes 3–14 free day(s) of demurrage for a 40ft import container in Hong Kong SAR China before charges begin.
How many demurrage free days does Ocean Network Express (ONE) give in Hong Kong SAR China?
Ocean Network Express (ONE) publishes 3–5 free day(s) of demurrage for a 40ft import container in Hong Kong SAR China before charges begin.
What is Ocean Network Express (ONE)'s detention free time in Hong Kong SAR China?
Ocean Network Express (ONE) publishes 2 free day(s) of detention for a 40ft import container in Hong Kong SAR China.
How many demurrage free days does Yang Ming give in Hong Kong SAR China?
Yang Ming publishes 3–5 free day(s) of demurrage for a 40ft import container in Hong Kong SAR China before charges begin.
What is Yang Ming's detention free time in Hong Kong SAR China?
Yang Ming publishes 7 free day(s) of detention for a 40ft import container in Hong Kong SAR China.
How many demurrage free days does ZIM give in Hong Kong SAR China?
ZIM publishes 5 free day(s) of demurrage for a 40ft import container in Hong Kong SAR China 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 .
Hapag-Lloyd → · Ocean Network Express (ONE) → · Regional Container Lines (RCL) → · Yang Ming → · ZIM →
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