CFS storage costs and how to avoid demurrage

Storage and demurrage charges are some of the most avoidable costs in the import chain - and they add up quickly if a container sits longer than it should at a CFS in Mombasa.

Know your free days

Every container comes with a limited number of free storage days at the CFS. After that, daily charges begin. Knowing your deadline lets you plan collection before the meter starts running.

Line up transport early

The most common reason cargo overstays is that transport wasn't arranged in time. Book your CFS collection and container transport as soon as the release is confirmed so your container moves while it's still within the free period - our guide to planning a container collection walks through what to prepare.

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