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Dwell Time of Import Containers at Port Tema

When an import container is discharged at the terminal, the dwell time clock starts running—and so does the meter for storage and port charges.

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When an import container is discharged at the terminal, the dwell time clock starts running—and so does the meter for storage and port charges.

At West African ports such as Tema, this metric carries particular weight: free-storage windows can be shorter than at major European hubs, and customs clearance is frequently extended by pending…

Freight forwarders and importers shorten dwell time by pre-lodging customs entries, ensuring complete shipping documents, and scheduling inland transport before the vessel arrives.

Last updated: 18 June 2026Published: 22 November 2025

Source: https://www.porttema.com/logistics/dwell-time

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When an import container is discharged at the terminal, the dwell time clock starts running—and so does the meter for storage and port charges. At West African ports such as Tema, this metric carries particular weight: free-storage windows can be shorter than at major European hubs, and customs clearance is frequently extended by pending documentation or outstanding duty payments. Freight forwarders and importers shorten dwell time by pre-lodging customs entries, ensuring complete shipping documents, and scheduling inland transport before the vessel arrives. Every additional day in port adds to total landed costs through terminal storage fees, carrier demurrage, or both.

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