Operations

Last Free Day Explained: How to Avoid Detention

Learn how last free day works, common detention risks and practical steps to keep containers moving.
By Intermodal Drayage Directory NewsSeptember 28, 20261 min read

Last Free Day (LFD) is one of the most important dates in container operations because it determines when storage or demurrage exposure may begin.

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