DETENTION · SWIRE SHIPPING
Swire Shipping Detention Charges Australia 2026: Current Rates & Free Time
Swire Shipping charges $65/day for the first detention tier on a 20GP import container, after 14 calendar days free time. Every figure below is read from Swire Shipping'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 | 1–7 | $65/day | ✓ VERIFIED |
| Tier 2 | 8+ | $135/day | ✓ VERIFIED |
FREE-TIME RULES · SWIRE SHIPPING
- Free time
- 14 calendar days
- Clock starts
- vessel discharge
- Combined D&D
- No, separate pools
- Holiday extension
- Not extended by public holidays
SOURCE: SWIRE SHIPPING PUBLISHED SCHEDULE · CAPTURED 2026-07-16 · EFFECTIVE 2025-11-01T00:00:00 · HUMAN-VERIFIED
Price a Swire Shipping container
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FROM THE CARRIER'S PUBLISHED, VERIFIED SCHEDULE
01What is Swire Shipping's import detention rate?
Swire Shipping charges $65 per day for the first tier of import detention (20GP) at Australian east coast ports, from published tariffs current as of 2025-11-01T00:00:00.
02How much free time does Swire Shipping give?
Swire Shipping allows 14 calendar days free time, with the clock starting at vessel discharge.
03Are these Swire Shipping rates verified?
Yes, this tariff has been human-verified against Swire Shipping's source document capture.
Estimate only. Negotiated terms override published defaults. Wharfa is a reference service, not advice.