Proven Detention & Demurrage Validation Feature (DDVF)

Bolster's platform has significantly increased in value for our customers. We've received feedback from customers informing us of their successful disputes or corrections regarding unexpected fee invoices related to completed shipments.

Understanding Detention and Demurrage in Shipping

Detention charges kick in when importers or consignees keep hold of empty containers for too long after the free days are up.

Demurrage fees, on the other hand, come into play when containers or cargo sit at the port for too long after being unloaded from the ship.

In simple terms, detention is about holding onto empty containers too long, while demurrage is about leaving cargo at the port for too long.