DETENTION · ZIM
ZIM Detention Charges Australia 2026: Current Rates & Free Time
ZIM charges $100/day for the first detention tier on a 20GP import container, after 7 calendar days free time. Every figure below is read from ZIM'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 | $100/day | ✓ VERIFIED |
| Tier 2 | 5–8 | $150/day | ✓ VERIFIED |
| Tier 3 | 9+ | $175/day | ✓ VERIFIED |
FREE-TIME RULES · ZIM
- Free time
- 7 calendar days
- Clock starts
- vessel discharge
- Combined D&D
- No, separate pools
- Holiday extension
- Not extended by public holidays
SOURCE: ZIM PUBLISHED SCHEDULE · CAPTURED 2026-07-17 · EFFECTIVE 2026-01-01T00:00:00 · HUMAN-VERIFIED
Price a ZIM container
Preset to ZIM. 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 ZIM's import detention rate?
ZIM charges $100 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 ZIM give?
ZIM allows 7 calendar days free time, with the clock starting at vessel discharge.
03Are these ZIM rates verified?
Yes, this tariff has been human-verified against ZIM's source document capture.
Estimate only. Negotiated terms override published defaults. Wharfa is a reference service, not advice.