DETENTION · MAERSK
Maersk Detention Charges Australia 2026: Current Rates & Free Time
Maersk charges $100/day for the first detention tier on a 20GP import container, after 8 calendar days free time. Every figure below is read from Maersk's published schedule and linked to the source capture.
NOTICE LEAD TIME (AS DETECTED BY WHARFA) · BUILDING HISTORY: first tracked 16 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 | 1–12 | $100/day | ✓ VERIFIED |
| Tier 2 | 13+ | $150/day | ✓ VERIFIED |
FREE-TIME RULES · MAERSK
- Free time
- 8 calendar days
- Clock starts
- vessel discharge
- Combined D&D
- Yes, one merged pool
- Holiday extension
- Not extended by public holidays
SOURCE: MAERSK PUBLISHED SCHEDULE · CAPTURED 2026-07-16 · EFFECTIVE 2024-07-01T00:00:00 · HUMAN-VERIFIED
Price a Maersk container
Preset to Maersk. Change the days to see where free time runs out and the tiers begin.
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ESTIMATED DETENTION
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FROM THE CARRIER'S PUBLISHED, VERIFIED SCHEDULE
01What is Maersk's import detention rate?
Maersk charges $100 per day for the first tier of import detention (20GP) at Australian east coast ports, from published tariffs current as of 2024-07-01T00:00:00.
02How much free time does Maersk give?
Maersk allows 8 calendar days free time, with the clock starting at vessel discharge, on a combined demurrage & detention pool.
03Are these Maersk rates verified?
Yes, this tariff has been human-verified against Maersk's source document capture.
Estimate only. Negotiated terms override published defaults. Wharfa is a reference service, not advice.