# Yard Demurrage

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Yard demurrage accrues when a container sits on terminal property beyond the contractually agreed free time, triggering a daily charge levied by the terminal operator.

Yard demurrage accrues when a container sits on terminal property beyond the contractually agreed free time, triggering a daily charge levied by the terminal operator. It compensates the facility for occupied storage space and drives prompt pickup by the consignee or freight forwarder. Rates vary by tariff agreement, container type, and terminal location. Yard demurrage is distinct from ocean demurrage: the latter is charged by the carrier for detaining the container unit beyond its free period, regardless of where it sits. In practice both charges can run concurrently, making it essential for forwarders to track free-time expiry dates for each separately.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Yard Demurrage |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 101 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.freightos.com/freight-resources/demurrage-detention/ |

---

*Logistics Glossary — Freight Academy: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/yard-demurrage](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/yard-demurrage)*

*Markdown mirror: [https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/yard-demurrage](https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/yard-demurrage)*

*JSON summary: [https://www.freight-academy.com/api/v1/glossary/yard-demurrage/llm-summary?lang=en](https://www.freight-academy.com/api/v1/glossary/yard-demurrage/llm-summary?lang=en)*