Incoterms 2020

Frais de surestarie

A fee levied by carrier or terminal for detention of container or cargo beyond the free time allowed.

Quick answer: A fee levied by carrier or terminal for detention of container or cargo beyond the free time allowed.

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Quick answer

A fee levied by carrier or terminal for detention of container or cargo beyond the free time allowed.

Why it matters

Frais de surestarie 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 Frais de surestarie?

In this glossary, Frais de surestarie refers to: A fee levied by carrier or terminal for detention of container or cargo beyond the free time allowed.

How is Frais de surestarie used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "L'expéditeur a encouru des frais de surestarie après que le conteneur est resté au port au‑delà de la période de cinq jours gratuite."

Why does Frais de surestarie matter in logistics?

Frais de surestarie 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 Frais de surestarie?

Frais de surestarie is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Frais de surestarie belong to?

In this glossary, Frais de surestarie 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 levied by carrier or terminal for detention of container or cargo beyond the free time allowed.

Operational example

The shipper incurred demurrage charges after the container remained at port beyond the five‑day free period.

Localized term

Frais de surestarie

Localized example

L'expéditeur a encouru des frais de surestarie après que le conteneur est resté au port au‑delà de la période de cinq jours gratuite.

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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