To address long-term container dwell, the Sustained Import Dwell Fee applies to all loaded import containers on terminal on that date and thereafter. It will be the responsibility of the owner of the cargo. $45 per unit per day charge will be assessed beginning on the eighth day after the expiration of free time, as defined in Tariff No. 15 Subrule 095 and Tariff No. 14 Subrule 093 (Free Time). This fee is in addition to the demurrage charges for loaded import containers also provided for in those subrules, and does not replace those charges.

Excessive Import Dwell Fee

To be implemented by Port Houston’s Executive Director as needed to further encourage container movement. This will take effect following thirty days public notice and remain in effect for at least sixty days. The Excessive Import Dwell Fee applies to all loaded import containers on site on the effective date and thereafter.

The following charges would be assessed beginning on the applicable period after the expiration of Free Time:

i. 1-3 days after expiration of Free Time: $50 per unit per day
ii. 4-7 days after expiration of Free Time: $75 per unit per day
iii. 8-13 days after expiration of Free Time: $100 per unit per day
iv. 14 or more days after expiration of Free Time: $150 per unit per day

This fee is in addition to the demurrage charges for loaded import containers as provided for in Tariff No. 15 Subrule 095 and Tariff No. 14 Subrule 093, and would not replace those charges. Sustained Import Dwell Fees will not continue to accrue during the period that the Excessive Import Dwell Fee is in effec.
Source: Port of Houston