Incoterms 2020

Cargo por detención

A fee charged by the carrier for use of containers or equipment outside the terminal or depot beyond the free time allowed for pick-up or return.

Quick answer: A fee charged by the carrier for use of containers or equipment outside the terminal or depot beyond the free time allowed for pick-up or return.

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Quick answer

A fee charged by the carrier for use of containers or equipment outside the terminal or depot beyond the free time allowed for pick-up or return.

Why it matters

Cargo por detención matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Cargo por detención?

In this glossary, Cargo por detención refers to: A fee charged by the carrier for use of containers or equipment outside the terminal or depot beyond the free time allowed for pick-up or return.

How is Cargo por detención used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "El importador recibió un cargo por detención después de que el contenedor permaneció fuera de la terminal más allá del período libre acordado."

Why does Cargo por detención matter in logistics?

Cargo por detención matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

Who uses Cargo por detención?

Cargo por detención is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Cargo por detención belong to?

In this glossary, Cargo por detención is grouped under Incoterms 2020. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO and published by Protermify Logistics as a static logistics reference page.

Definition

A fee charged by the carrier for use of containers or equipment outside the terminal or depot beyond the free time allowed for pick-up or return.

Operational example

The importer was invoiced a detention charge after the container remained off-terminal beyond the agreed free period.

Localized term

Cargo por detención

Localized example

El importador recibió un cargo por detención después de que el contenedor permaneció fuera de la terminal más allá del período libre acordado.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

Category

Incoterms 2020

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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