Disruptions in global supply chains can make it challenging to return empty containers within the standard freetime. In some cases, the standard freetime simply is not sufficient to accommodate operational realities. As a result, delays can lead to unforeseen costs and increase administrative effort.
Hapag-Lloyd’s Additional Freetime Destination offers a practical solution by allowing you to extend the empty container return period beyond the standard freetime limits, offering greater operational flexibility and helping you minimize the risk of unexpected charges and better manage your container logistics.
Now you can choose from any of our flexible day packages tailored to your needs and extend your standard freetime with ease.
Your Benefits
Better Planning
Purchase Additional Freetime Destination upfront at a discount and plan shipments better in advance.
Transparent Pricing
Discover the right package for your needs with clear pricing and a service focused on transparency.
Higher Flexibility
Add Additional Freetime Destinationat several steps of your journey with just a few clicks.
- Improve your planning agility to match your operational needs
- Profit from transparent pricing without any hidden costs
- Select from up to five different package options, purchase up to 15 days and benefit from attractive pricing - the more days you select, the better the value.
- Easily purchase Additional Freetime Destination anytime, 24/7 — fully integrated into our Online Business Suite for your convenience.
Find the Additional Freetime Terms&Conditions as well as the Additional Freetime Fees below:
Exemplary scenario: You need 12 days needed to return the container.
Delays like port congestion or truck shortages can happen – even if they’re out of your control.
This fictional case shows how Standard vs. Additional Freetime can impact your costs:
You can add Additional Freetime Destination directly to Your Quotation:
- Log into the Hapag-Lloyd Online Business Suite and go to " New Quote ".
- Add Additional Freetime Destination directly during the Quotation stage.
- After getting a quote go to the Booking tool. Enter your Quotation number and Additional Freetime Destination will automatically be added to your booking
You Can Also Add Additional Freetime Destination to an Existing Booking
- Go to the Additional Services page in the Online Business Suite and click on Additional Freetime Destination.
- Enter your Booking number, agree to the terms and conditions, and click on “Purchase Additional Freetime Destination”
Additional Freetime at Destination is a value-added service that allows merchants to purchase extra calendar days in advance, extending the standard free return period for empty containers at the destination.
Plan your shipment more effectively by selecting the right day packages in advance. Gain better cost control and enjoy the flexibility of purchasing at various stages of your shipment.
Additional Freetime Destination is available for 20 ft. and 40 ft. Standard, High Cube, non-operated Reefer, Special Containers and available for Reefer Container types for selected destination countries (a list of applicable countries can be found in our Additional Freetime fees document above). Shipper owned and Tank containers are excluded.
Additional Freetime Destination can be purchased any time from quotation or booking placement until the vessel arrives at the final port of destination.
Contract Owner, Shipper, Booking Agent, Consignee and Notify Party can purchase Additional Freetime Destination.
The product is available for one-time purchases only. At the moment, multiple purchases are not available.
Additional Freetime at Destination can be purchased in day packages of up to 15 days. The maximum number of purchasable
days may vary by country.
Yes, you cannot purchase Additional Freetime Destination for selected countries if your booking includes Carriers Haulage at destination. Please refer to the Fees Matrix for the list of eligible countries
If Additional Freetime Destination is purchased during the quotation stage, the extra days and associated fees will be shown in the quotation document. If it is purchased for an existing booking via Navigator or the Online Business Suite, a separate purchase confirmation email will be sent to the purchasing party.
Standard Tariff rates will apply to excess usage of days. Please refer to the D&D tariff and rule for your country.
No, Additional Freetime Destination applies only to the extended number of days in addition to your standard free days. It does not cover additional costs and services such as storage fees, reefer services, local charges or other costs like container handling (loading/unloading, shifting, etc.) which the Carrier may bill separately to the Merchant.
Additional Freetime Destination can be still purchased, and package days will be added on top of you special freetime agreement.
No, the package must be paid in full and is not refundable even if it is unused. The remaining unused days will get lapsed and cannot be adjusted with another booking/containers.
Additional Freetime Destination cannot be cancelled standalone. If you cancel your booking where ADFT is already purchased, then standard booking cancellation fee will apply.
In the case of shipment COD (Change of Destination), the Merchant is still entitled to make use of the ADFT package and purchased number of days, no refund or cancellation is allowed.
Based on the respective country’s paying days calculation rule. Please refer to the D&D tariff and rule for your country.
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