Incoterms 2020

Despatch Money

A financial incentive paid by the shipowner to the charterer if loading/unloading is completed faster than the time allowed (laytime) in the charter party.

Quick answer: A financial incentive paid by the shipowner to the charterer if loading/unloading is completed faster than the time allowed (laytime) in the charter party.

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Quick answer

A financial incentive paid by the shipowner to the charterer if loading/unloading is completed faster than the time allowed (laytime) in the charter party.

Why it matters

Despatch Money 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 Despatch Money?

In this glossary, Despatch Money refers to: A financial incentive paid by the shipowner to the charterer if loading/unloading is completed faster than the time allowed (laytime) in the charter party.

How is Despatch Money used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "The vessel finished discharging ahead of schedule, entitling the charterer to claim despatch money from the shipowner."

Why does Despatch Money matter in logistics?

Despatch Money 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 Despatch Money?

Despatch Money is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Despatch Money belong to?

In this glossary, Despatch Money 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 financial incentive paid by the shipowner to the charterer if loading/unloading is completed faster than the time allowed (laytime) in the charter party.

Operational example

The vessel finished discharging ahead of schedule, entitling the charterer to claim despatch money from the shipowner.

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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