DETENTION · HMM
HMM Detention Charges Australia 2026: Current Rates & Free Time
HMM charges $90/day for the first detention tier on a 20GP import container, after 8 working days free time. Every figure below is read from HMM's published schedule and linked to the source capture.
NOTICE LEAD TIME (AS DETECTED BY WHARFA) · BUILDING HISTORY: first tracked 17 Jul 2026. Median lead time and schedule volatility appear once we've logged enough changes.
| Tier | Days over free time | Rate (20GP) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 1–4 | $90/day | ✓ VERIFIED |
| Tier 2 | 5–8 | $140/day | ✓ VERIFIED |
| Tier 3 | 9+ | $175/day | ✓ VERIFIED |
FREE-TIME RULES · HMM
- Free time
- 8 working days
- Clock starts
- vessel discharge
- Combined D&D
- No, separate pools
- Holiday extension
- Not extended by public holidays
SOURCE: HMM PUBLISHED SCHEDULE · CAPTURED 2026-07-17 · EFFECTIVE 2026-01-01T00:00:00 · HUMAN-VERIFIED
Price a HMM container
Preset to HMM. Change the days to see where free time runs out and the tiers begin.
DETENTION · QUICK QUOTEFREE TOOL
ESTIMATED DETENTION
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FROM THE CARRIER'S PUBLISHED, VERIFIED SCHEDULE
01What is HMM's import detention rate?
HMM charges $90 per day for the first tier of import detention (20GP) at Australian east coast ports, from published tariffs current as of 2026-01-01T00:00:00.
02How much free time does HMM give?
HMM allows 8 working days free time, with the clock starting at vessel discharge.
03Are these HMM rates verified?
Yes, this tariff has been human-verified against HMM's source document capture.
Estimate only. Negotiated terms override published defaults. Wharfa is a reference service, not advice.