Advisories

North America Import Demurrage Freetime Start Event Adjustment

Summary: We are reaching out to inform you of an upcoming adjustment to the demurrage free time start event, effective July 7, 2025.

30 5月 2025

We are reaching out to inform you of an upcoming adjustment to the demurrage free time start event, effective July 7, 2025.

This change ensures more accurate alignment with operational realities at each terminal, enhancing predictability and efficiency in cargo movement. Please find the updated programming details below:

City	Terminal Name	Current	Future
City Baltimore, MD	Terminal Name Seagirt Terminal	Current First 8:00 AM following vessel departure	Future First 12:00 AM following vessel discharge completion
City Charleston, SC	Terminal Name All Terminals	Current First 8:00 AM following container discharge	Future First 12:00 AM following container discharge
City Houston, TX	Terminal Name All Terminals	Current First 8:00 AM following container discharge	Future First 6:00 AM following container discharge
City Jacksonville, FL	Terminal Name All Terminals	Current First 8:00 AM following vessel departure	Future First 7:00 AM following vessel departure
City New Orleans, LA	Terminal Name Ports America NOLA Terminal	Current First 8:00 AM following vessel departure	Future First 12:00 AM following vessel departure
City Norfolk, VA	Terminal Name All Terminals	Current First 8:00 AM following container discharge	Future First 12:00 AM following container discharge
City Oakland, CA	Terminal Name All Terminals	Current First 4:00 AM following container discharge	Future First 3:00 AM following container discharge
City Port Everglades, FL	Terminal Name Port Everglades Terminal	Current First 7:00 AM following vessel departure	Future First 6:00 AM following container discharge
City Port Everglades, FL	Terminal Name Florida International Terminal	Current First 7:00 AM following vessel departure	Future First 7:00 AM following vessel discharge completion
City Philadelphia, PA	Terminal Name Packer Avenue Marine Terminal	Current First 8:00 AM following vessel departure	Future First 8:00 AM following vessel discharge completion
City Seattle, WA	Terminal Name All Terminals	Current First 8:00 AM following container discharge	Future First 7:00 AM following container discharge
City Tampa, FL	Terminal Name Port of Tampa	Current First 8:00 AM following vessel departure	Future First 8:00 AM following container discharge
City Wilmington, NC	Terminal Name Wilmington Container Terminal	Current First 8:00 AM following container discharge	Future First 12:00 AM following vessel discharge completion

Terminals not listed in the table above will follow the same setup as the existing conditions. These updates will be implemented starting July 7, 2025, and we appreciate your cooperation as we transition to this improved process.

If you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out.