Guides
Port guides for importers and exporters
Plain explanations of the dates and charges that decide what a South African shipment costs, with the published rates.
Demurrage meaning Demurrage meaning, in plain words: the daily charge a shipping line makes when its container stays in port too long. SA rates, free days, and how it differs from detention and storage.
Stack dates explained Stack dates explained: the window in which an export container may be delivered to the terminal for its ship. What firm and provisional mean, and where to see today’s stack dates.
Free storage at SA container terminals Free storage at South African container terminals: how many free days each terminal gives, when the count starts, and how weather extensions work.