Overview
Free time refers to the period during which containers can remain at the port or terminal without incurring demurrage or detention charges. In Portmasters, free time configurations define pricing based on time intervals and container sizes.
Use this section to learn how to create and maintain free time policies with tiered pricing that increases as containers remain beyond free periods.
What you’ll find in this section
- Creating a New Free Time Policy – How to define interval-based pricing for 20’ and 40’ containers.
- Managing Existing Free Time Policies – How to review, edit, and control existing policies.
- Understanding Free Time Intervals – How day counts, intervals, and progressive pricing work.
- Free Time and Rate Connection – How free time policies interact with your rates and customer expectations.
- Best Practices – Guidance on naming, pricing strategy, and policy maintenance.
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