Demurrage and detention rules, provision by provision
46 CFR Part 541, 46 CFR 545.5 and the related U.S. statute, with comparison provisions from the EU, the United Kingdom and Türkiye — what each says and whether it is in force.
| Jurisdiction | Provision | Heading | Status | Effective date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | §541.1 | Purpose | in_force | 2024-05-28 |
| US | §541.2(a) | Scope and applicability | in_force | 2024-05-28 |
| US | §541.2(b) | Carrier–MTO billing relationships excluded | in_force | 2024-05-28 |
| US | §541.3 | Definitions | in_force | 2024-05-28 |
| US | §541.4 | Properly issued invoices — historical text | reserved | 2024-05-28 |
| US | §541.5 | Effect of noncompliant invoice | in_force | 2024-05-28 |
| US | §541.6(a) | Identifying information | in_force | 2024-05-28 |
| US | §541.6(b) | Timing information | in_force | 2024-05-28 |
| US | §541.6(c) | Rate information | in_force | 2024-05-28 |
| US | §541.6(d) | Dispute information | in_force | 2024-05-28 |
| US | §541.6(e) | Certifications | in_force | 2024-05-28 |
| US | §541.7(a) | Billing deadline | in_force | 2024-05-28 |
| US | §541.7(b) | NVOCC pass-through deadline | in_force | 2024-05-28 |
| US | §541.7(c) | NVOCC dual role | in_force | 2024-05-28 |
| US | §541.7(d) | Incorrect billed person | in_force | 2024-05-28 |
| US | §541.8(a) | Mitigation/refund/waiver request window | in_force | 2024-05-28 |
| US | §541.8(b) | Resolution attempt | in_force | 2024-05-28 |
| US | §541.99 | OMB control number | in_force | 2024-05-28 |
| US | §545.5(a) | Purpose | in_force | 2020-05-18 |
| US | §545.5(b) | Scope | in_force | 2020-05-18 |
| US | §545.5(c)(1) | Incentive principle | in_force | 2020-05-18 |
| US | §545.5(c)(2)(i)–(iv) | Operational factors | in_force | 2020-05-18 |
| US | §545.5(d) | Policies | in_force | 2020-05-18 |
| US | §545.5(e) | Transparent terminology | in_force | 2020-05-18 |
| US | §545.5(f) | Non-preclusion | in_force | 2020-05-18 |
| US | 46 U.S.C. §41104(a)(14) | D&D charge prohibition | in_force | 2022-06-16 |
| US | 46 U.S.C. §41104(a)(15) | Invoice information prohibition | in_force | 2022-06-16 |
| US | 46 U.S.C. §41104(d)(2) | Minimum invoice information | in_force | 2022-06-16 |
| US | 46 U.S.C. §41104(f) | Effect of missing information | in_force | 2022-06-16 |
| US | 46 U.S.C. §41310 | Charge complaints | in_force | 2022-06-16 |
| US | 46 CFR §502.2 | Filing and service | amended | 2026-09-01 |
| US | 46 CFR §502.62 | Formal complaint | amended | 2026-09-01 |
| US | 46 CFR §502.301 | Small claims scope/consent | amended | 2026-09-01 |
| US | 46 CFR §502.304 | Small claims filing | amended | 2026-09-01 |
| EU | Regulation (EU) 2017/352 | Port-charge transparency framework | in_force | |
| EU | Directive 2011/7/EU | Late-payment framework | in_force | |
| UK | Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1971 | Carriage framework | in_force | |
| UK | Harbours Act 1964, harbour charges | Harbour charges | in_force | |
| UK | §4 | Late-payment interest | in_force | |
| UK | SI 2013/395 | Late-payment regulations | in_force |
Sources
- Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements — Final Rule — FMC / GPO · Public domain
- Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements — §541.4 set-aside rule — FMC / GPO · Public domain
- Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements — Effective-Date Notice — FMC / GPO · Public domain
- Interpretive Rule on Demurrage and Detention Under the Shipping Act — FMC / GPO · Public domain
- 46 U.S.C. §41104 — GPO / GovInfo · Public domain
- 46 U.S.C. §41310 — Charge complaints — GPO / GovInfo · Public domain
- Charge Complaint Procedures — FMC / GPO · Public domain
- Regulation (EU) 2017/352 — European Union / EUR-Lex · Reusable with attribution
- Directive 2011/7/EU on combating late payment — European Union / EUR-Lex · Reusable with attribution
- Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1971 — UK Parliament / National Archives · Reusable with attribution
- Harbours Act 1964 — Harbour charges — UK Parliament / National Archives · Reusable with attribution
- Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 §4 — UK Parliament / National Archives · Reusable with attribution
- Late Payment Regulations 2013 — UK Parliament / National Archives · Reusable with attribution
5 further records are on file but not shown, because the publisher's terms do not clearly allow them to be republished.