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Incoterms 2020

What is Laytime Calculation?

Laytime Calculation The computation of the total time allowed for loading and discharging a vessel as agreed in the charter party, with contractual consequences for exceeding or saving time (demurrage or dispatch).

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

How is “Laytime Calculation” Used in Practice?

Accurate laytime calculation is essential to avoid demurrage charges for delayed operations in bulk shipping.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Laytime Calculation?

The computation of the total time allowed for loading and discharging a vessel as agreed in the charter party, with contractual consequences for exceeding or saving time (demurrage or dispatch).

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