Maersk has increased the demurrage free period at Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT) from three to five calendar days.
The revised period took effect on 1 October 2026 and will remain in place until further notice.
| Term | Previous period | Revised period |
|---|---|---|
| Demurrage free time | 3 calendar days | 5 calendar days |
The extension applies exclusively to general-purpose dry and non-operating reefer (NOR) containers.
All other demurrage terms and conditions remain unchanged.
The measure follows recent operational disruption and congestion at DGT, which previously prompted the terminal to call on shipping lines to consider additional free time and demurrage relief for affected customers.
