Pointe-Noire: 12 days of container detention, how much can fees be cut?
Fatou D.
Verified member · Procurement lead
Two gensets in two 40 ft containers, seven free days, but pickup took 19.
Customs documents had to be resubmitted once, and the carrier invoiced USD 4,800 in detention.
First time for us. On what grounds is a waiver usually requested?
Discussion (3)
Yusuf B.Verified member · Dealer2026-10-10
Get the cause in writing first; if the carrier changed the slot, there is much more room for a waiver.
Rui C.Verified member · Export inspection2026-10-11
Document the resubmission dates; many carriers accept that and cut about half.
Chanda M.Verified member · Service engineer2026-10-12
Next time put free days in the booking confirmation; one week is thousands of dollars.
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