Published tariff defaults
- Demurrage free days
- 4
- Demurrage per diem
- $286.00/day
- Detention free days
- 4
- Detention per diem
- $286.00/day
- Empty return free days
- 7
Published defaults, not your negotiated terms — your account may carry different free days or per-diem rates under a signed agreement with COSCO Shipping.
Empty returns
Where to return a COSCO Shipping empty
Terminal-by-terminal empty-return acceptance for COSCO Shipping across the New York and New Jersey port complex. Acceptance changes daily — always confirm same-day before dispatching a driver.
Acceptance can change without notice -- confirm same-day with the terminal before dispatching.
| Terminal | 20GP | 20SPECIAL | 20RF | 40GP | 40HC | 40SPECIAL | 40RF | 45 | OTHER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
As of Jul 17, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Accepted |
As of Jul 17, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | Accepted | Not Accepted | Not Accepted | Accepted | Not Accepted | Not Accepted | Accepted | Not Accepted | — |
About
COSCO Shipping
COSCO Shipping is an ocean container carrier identified in Conterminal by SCAC code COSU.
In the New York/New Jersey port complex, COSCO equipment moves through Maher Terminals and Port Liberty NJ — returns are accepted at those terminals per the live acceptance data on this page, which changes daily by equipment type.
Conterminal also publishes COSCO's demurrage, detention, and empty-return-free-day defaults on this page. These are the carrier's standard published terms, not your organization's negotiated agreement.
FAQ
Common questions
- How do I track a container with COSCO Shipping?
- Track a container directly on COSCO's website at https://www.cosco-shipping.com.
- Where do I return a COSCO Shipping empty in NY/NJ?
- COSCO empties are accepted at the terminals shown in the live acceptance data on this page. Acceptance changes daily by terminal and equipment type — always confirm same-day status before dispatching a driver.
- What are COSCO Shipping's demurrage/detention defaults?
- COSCO's published demurrage and detention free days and per-diem rates are shown on this page. These are the carrier's standard published terms, not your organization's negotiated agreement — check your account terms for your actual contracted rates.
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