Container Detention

IMPORT CONTAINER DETENTION

Import Detention is charged after expiry of the free-time period, which is:

For GENERAL containers (incl. GP, OT, FR): ? Ten (10) calendar days free from (and including) the availability date of the vessel.
For REEFER containers (incl. NOR): ? Seven (7) calendar days free (and including) from the availability date of the vessel.

NB: Calendar days includes weekends and/or public holidays.

BELOW FREE TIME & RATES ARE VALID FROM 1 DECEMBER 2011

Dry Containers

Calendar Days	20' CNTR (including GP, High Cube, 45¡¯ High Cube)	40' CNTR (including GP, High Cube, 45¡¯ High Cube)
	AUD / day	AUD / day
01 - 10 Days	Free Use	Free Use
11 - 17 Days	50.00	100.00
18 - 30 Days	80.00	160.00
Thereafter	100.00	200.00

Special Equipment

Calendar Days	20' CNTR (including Opentops, Flatracks & Platforms)	40' CNTR (including Opentops, Flatracks & Platforms)
	AUD / day	AUD / day
01 - 10 Days	Free Use	Free Use
11 - 17 Days	60.00	120.00
18 - 30 Days	90.00	180.00
Thereafter	120.00	240.00

Reefer containers

Calendar Days	20' CNTR (including NOR & High Cube)	40' CNTR (including NOR & High Cube)
	AUD / day	AUD / day
01 - 07 Days	Free Use	Free Use
08 - 17 Days	80.00	160.00
Thereafter	160.00	320.00

All daily container detention charges are subject to 10% GST.

Notes:

• It is the responsibility of the consignee and or notify party to ensure the empty container is returned to the Cosco nominated depot on the delivery order. It is not the responsibility of Cosco or Five Star Shipping to advise the consignee or notify party of any container that has not been returned. An invoice will for detention charges incurred will be raised after the return of the empty container(s).
• If for any reason you wish to dispute the detention invoice, please do so in writing as soon as the invoice is received, otherwise we look forward to receiving payment within 7 days.
• After the return of the empty container(s) a monthly statement will be issued. Any amounts that remain outstanding after 30 days will be placed in the hands of our collection agency or solicitor for further action. (An administration fee may be charged for these accounts)
• NB: Freight brokers/Forwarders ¨C Please collect container detention from your clients, as Five Star Shipping will hold the consignee (As stated on the bill of lading) liable for all charges.
• It is important to note that COSCO require their containers to be returned within the specified free time period. COSCO containers should not be used for storage purposes.
• AFTER THE EXPIRY OF FREE TIME, DETENTION INCURRED WILL BE DUE AND PAYABLE, IN FULL, AT THE RATES AS LISTED IN THE ABOVE TABLE.

EXPORT CONTAINER DETENTION

Please contact us for information regarding Export Detention.

Please be advised that as from the 1st of December 2011 Cosco Container Lines will increase the export detention rates for both dry and reefer containers.

This has become necessary to ensure that our equipment turn-around times in Australia are maintained.

Listed below are the charges that will be applied per calendar day.

Equipment Type	Days	Charge Per Calendar Day
20', 40' & 45' GP & High Cube	1 to 15	Free
20', 40' & 45' GP & High Cube	16+	A$40/20' & A$80/40'
Reefer, Flatrack, Platform & Opentop and Reefer High Cube	1 to 10	Free
Reefer, Flatrack, Platform & Opentop and Reefer High Cube	11+	A$80/20' & A$160/40'

Export detention will commence from the day of empty pick up, to the day of full receival into the terminal or returned of the empty to the Cosco depot.

Should special circumstances arise, please contact your local customer service or marketing representative for further assistance.