SITC Demurrage & Detention Free Time in Japan (2026)

SITC's published import demurrage free time in Japan is 5 calendar days and detention free time is 5 days for a 40ft container. After free time, D&D charges accrue per container per day.

SITC's published demurrage & detention free time for import containers to Japan, by container type, from 21 port(s). Free days = calendar days before D&D charges begin.

Container	Demurrage	Detention
20ft (20GP)	5	5
40ft (40GP)	5	5
40ft High-Cube (40HC)	5	5

Free days; range where they vary by port. “—” = not in our dataset. Compare all carriers on the Japan overview →

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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.

FAQ

How many demurrage free days does SITC give in Japan?
SITC publishes 5 demurrage free day(s) for a 40ft import container in Japan.

What is SITC's detention free time in Japan?
SITC publishes 5 detention free day(s) for a 40ft import container in Japan.

How we compile this

From SITC's own published tariffs, normalised to free days. Terms vary by contract/equipment/port and change over time — confirm with the carrier. Informational only. Updated 2026-07-14.

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