# Last Free Day Compliance in Container Yards

*Last updated: 2026-06-25*

> The Last Free Day (LFD) is the final date on which a container may be picked up from or returned to a terminal without triggering demurrage or detention charges.

The Last Free Day (LFD) is the final date on which a container may be picked up from or returned to a terminal without triggering demurrage or detention charges. Shipping lines and terminal operators calculate the LFD from the contractually agreed free days, counted from vessel arrival or completion of discharge. The date is typically published on the carrier's online portal or included in the Terminal Departure Notification. Missing the LFD triggers tiered daily charges that accumulate quickly – a particular risk when inland transport capacity is tight. Larger freight forwarders integrate LFD monitoring into their transport management systems, pulling dates automatically from carrier APIs to flag upcoming deadlines before they expire.

**Source:** [https://www.freightos.com/freight-resources/demurrage-and-detention-costs](https://www.freightos.com/freight-resources/demurrage-and-detention-costs)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Last Free Day Compliance in Container Yards |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 112 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
| Source | https://www.freightos.com/freight-resources/demurrage-and-detention-costs |

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