§ 1333.1 Demurrage defined.
Current through Sep 25, 2026 · Read all of Part 1333
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.