How demurrage adds up, and how to stop it
Free days, storage and demurrage explained with an example, and the three habits that save the most.
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Notes
Notes from the port desk.
Short, practical guides for importers and exporters in Ogun State, written by the Tidewell team.
In brief
Port desk notes
Harmattan
Fog season slows berthing
December to February fog can hold vessels outside the channel for a day or two. Build it into your plans.
Year end
Book December trucks early
Haulage demand peaks before Christmas. Book trucks against your release date in November.
Weights
Declare the true weight
Overweight containers are stopped at the gate. Weigh at stuffing, not by guess.
Payments
Pay terminal charges on time
Late payment means a new storage day. Our invoices list a pay-by date for each line.
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