Weekend Free Time Update

Posted 09/01/2022

Two major ports - New York and Long Beach - have announced that starting in September there will be no more free time on weekends. 

The Port of New York's Maher Terminal will update its free time tariff as of September 23, 2022. With this update, weekend days will count for Demurrage Free time when the terminal opens their gates for receiving and delivery.  

On the West Coast, the Port of Long beach will update its free time tariff effective September 8, 2022. With this update, weekend days will count for Demurrage Free time when Port of Long Beach terminals open their gates for receiving and delivery. 

Please plan ahead for any shipments coming in to either the East Coast or West Coast after the effective dates of the free time changes. As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.