MarineTraffic
Category: Move the Goods
CommercialFreemium
Visit resource ↗What it is useful for
AIS vessel position visibility when carrier portals do not explain a delay or route change.
Helpful terms: DemurrageA charge for cargo or containers remaining at the terminal after the allowed free-time period expires., DetentionA charge for keeping a carrier container outside the terminal beyond the allowed return period after pickup., Free TimeThe allowed no-charge period for container or cargo use at a terminal, depot, or outside the terminal before demurrage or detention starts.
Guidance
Best used for: Validating vessel movement outside carrier portals during in-transit exceptions.
Watch out for: AIS can be delayed, incomplete, or irrelevant to container release and final delivery.