Dwell time in a container terminal measures the duration (usually in days) from vessel discharge or cargo arrival until the container is fully cleared—including customs declaration, inspection, and final pickup or delivery.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Cape_Town
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