49 C.F.R. § 1333.1

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 1333.1 - Demurrage defined

Demurrage is a charge that both compensates rail carriers for the expenses incurred when rail cars are detained beyond a specified period of time (i.e., free time) for loading or unloading, and serves as a penalty for undue car detention to encourage the efficient use of rail cars in the rail network.

49 C.F.R. §1333.1