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Container placement

Container placement is the provision of an empty or laden container at a defined location – a terminal, depot, warehouse, or shipper's premises – ready for loading, unloading, or collection.

Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.logistik-wiki.de/Containerstellung

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Container placement is the provision of an empty or laden container at a defined location – a terminal, depot, warehouse, or shipper's premises – ready for loading, unloading, or collection. Timing is critical in daily forwarding practice: late placement triggers demurrage charges, while early placement ties up yard space and adds unnecessary costs. Coordination runs through placement orders exchanged between the shipping line, freight forwarder, and terminal operator. Container placement is distinct from the container release, which is the administrative authorisation to collect a box.

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