Per Diem
Category: Logistics
Also searched as: Per Diem
Definition (plain English)
A daily charge, often for continued use of carrier equipment after free time expires.
Why it matters commercially
Per-diem costs can build quickly when customs release, delivery appointments, unloading, or empty return slots slip.
Example
A warehouse delay added five days of container per diem because the empty could not be returned before the depot cutoff.
Common mistake
Planning delivery without confirming unload capacity, appointment windows, free time, and empty-return instructions.
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