Demurrage fees are applied to rail cars being held waiting to be loaded or unloaded while at origin or destination. These fees help railroads improve equipment utilization and maintain efficient networks. Reduced rail car dwell translates into faster, more reliable cycle times and better service.
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BNSF calculates and bills demurrage fees using a debits and credits system to calculate Chargeable Days. Chargeable Days now include Sundays. Holidays as identified by BNSF are still excluded. Click here for the BNSF Demurrage Book Summary or refer to BNSF Demurrage Book 6004-C for complete terms and conditions. The rules and provisions contained in the BNSF Demurrage Book 6004-C are subject to modification or cancellation at any time and without prior notice. Any specific provisions take precedence over general provisions, unless otherwise stated.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
Get the latest customer notifications on extended equipment use and services.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
BNSF's goal is to turn cars as efficiently as possible, thus minimizing dwell and demurrage charges. The Customer Dwell Management Tool (CDMT) is an invaluable tool designed to assist in monitoring current inventory and minimizing car dwell and charges.
CMDT is a secured application and can assist with:
To access the tool, login on the Customer Portal.
Contact BNSF to learn more about demurrage and storage.
Call us at 888-428-2673
E-mail: Demurrage HelpDemurrage%20Help;demurragehelp;bnsf.com
There are two different types of extended equipment use for traffic on BNSF Railway - vehicle and railcar storage.
Vehicle Storage
Automotive Storage free time and charges apply to the amount of time a motor vehicle remains at a BNSF automotive facility waiting to be picked up by a haulaway carrier. Notification occurs when BNSF advises the notify party that a motor vehicle is available. Vehicle storage charges are calculated using an averaging methodology once free time expires. Motor vehicles detained on a railcar will also incur a storage charge.
Railcar Storage Charges
Please reference the Automotive Rules and Policies Guide for storage charges.
At BNSF, it's our goal to simplify all the details so you can focus on what's really important: your cargo.
Vehicle Storage Averaging Methodology
There is free time allotted for each vehicle. Free time is the time between when the motor vehicle is unloaded from a railcar and 12:01 a.m. following notification. However, there is no free time for vehicles trucked in/trucked out, or when railcars are detained or rejected due to a shipper's condition.
Vehicle storage is calculated on a system of credits and debits. Each vehicle receives three storage credits per motor vehicle after unloading it from the railcar. Storage debits or charges begin accruing the day after rail unloading (see rate on Automotive Rules and Policies Guide).
Examples:
Shipper moves 1,000 motor vehicles to a particular facility each month.
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The shipper or payer of the transportation (freight) charges is responsible for payment of all storage charges. All storage charges are billed on the 10th for the previous month and invoices mailed to customers. Vehicle storage charges (debit/credit system) will accumulate for each facility and will not offset storage charges at other facilities. Excess credits from one month cannot be carried forward or used to offset charges in other months or at other facilities. Any billing issues can be addressed during the current month but no later than 30 days after the invoice date.
Contact BNSF to learn more about demurrage and storage.
Call us at 888-428-2673
E-mail: Intermodal and Auto StorageIntermodal%20and%20Auto%20Storage;imdl-autostorage;bnsf.com
BNSF calculates and bills demurrage fees using a debits and credits system to calculate Chargeable Days. Chargeable Days now include Sundays. Holidays as identified by BNSF are still excluded. Click here for the BNSF Demurrage Book Summary or refer to BNSF Demurrage Book 6004-C for complete terms and conditions. The rules and provisions contained in the BNSF Demurrage Book 6004-C are subject to modification or cancellation at any time and without prior notice. Any specific provisions take precedence over general provisions, unless otherwise stated.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
Get the latest customer notifications on extended equipment use and services.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
BNSF's goal is to turn cars as efficiently as possible, thus minimizing dwell and demurrage charges. The Customer Dwell Management Tool (CDMT) is an invaluable tool designed to assist in monitoring current inventory and minimizing car dwell and charges.
CMDT is a secured application and can assist with:
To access the tool, login on the Customer Portal.
Contact BNSF to learn more about demurrage and storage.
Call us at 888-428-2673
E-mail: Demurrage HelpDemurrage%20Help;demurragehelp;bnsf.com
BNSF calculates and bills demurrage fees using a debits and credits system to calculate Chargeable Days. Chargeable Days now include Sundays. Holidays as identified by BNSF are still excluded. Click here for the BNSF Demurrage Book Summary or refer to BNSF Demurrage Book 6004-C for complete terms and conditions. The rules and provisions contained in the BNSF Demurrage Book 6004-C are subject to modification or cancellation at any time and without prior notice. Any specific provisions take precedence over general provisions, unless otherwise stated.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
Get the latest customer notifications on extended equipment use and services.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
BNSF's goal is to turn cars as efficiently as possible, thus minimizing dwell and demurrage charges. The Customer Dwell Management Tool (CDMT) is an invaluable tool designed to assist in monitoring current inventory and minimizing car dwell and charges.
CMDT is a secured application and can assist with:
To access the tool, login on the Customer Portal.
Contact BNSF to learn more about demurrage and storage.
Call us at 888-428-2673
E-mail: Demurrage HelpDemurrage%20Help;demurragehelp;bnsf.com
BNSF calculates and bills demurrage fees using a debits and credits system to calculate Chargeable Days. Chargeable Days now include Sundays. Holidays as identified by BNSF are still excluded. Click here for the BNSF Demurrage Book Summary or refer to BNSF Demurrage Book 6004-C for complete terms and conditions. The rules and provisions contained in the BNSF Demurrage Book 6004-C are subject to modification or cancellation at any time and without prior notice. Any specific provisions take precedence over general provisions, unless otherwise stated.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
Get the latest customer notifications on extended equipment use and services.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
BNSF's goal is to turn cars as efficiently as possible, thus minimizing dwell and demurrage charges. The Customer Dwell Management Tool (CDMT) is an invaluable tool designed to assist in monitoring current inventory and minimizing car dwell and charges.
CMDT is a secured application and can assist with:
To access the tool, login on the Customer Portal.
Contact BNSF to learn more about demurrage and storage.
Call us at 888-428-2673
E-mail: Demurrage HelpDemurrage%20Help;demurragehelp;bnsf.com
BNSF calculates and bills demurrage fees using a debits and credits system to calculate Chargeable Days. Chargeable Days now include Sundays. Holidays as identified by BNSF are still excluded. Click here for the BNSF Demurrage Book Summary or refer to BNSF Demurrage Book 6004-C for complete terms and conditions. The rules and provisions contained in the BNSF Demurrage Book 6004-C are subject to modification or cancellation at any time and without prior notice. Any specific provisions take precedence over general provisions, unless otherwise stated.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
Get the latest customer notifications on extended equipment use and services.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
BNSF's goal is to turn cars as efficiently as possible, thus minimizing dwell and demurrage charges. The Customer Dwell Management Tool (CDMT) is an invaluable tool designed to assist in monitoring current inventory and minimizing car dwell and charges.
CMDT is a secured application and can assist with:
To access the tool, login on the Customer Portal.
BNSF's goal is to turn cars as efficiently as possible, thus minimizing dwell and demurrage charges. The Customer Dwell Management Tool (CDMT) is an invaluable tool designed to assist in monitoring current inventory and minimizing car dwell and charges.
CMDT is a secured application and can assist with:
To access the tool, login on the Customer Portal.
BNSF calculates and bills demurrage fees using a debits and credits system to calculate Chargeable Days. Chargeable Days now include Sundays. Holidays as identified by BNSF are still excluded. Click here for the BNSF Demurrage Book Summary or refer to BNSF Demurrage Book 6004-C for complete terms and conditions. The rules and provisions contained in the BNSF Demurrage Book 6004-C are subject to modification or cancellation at any time and without prior notice. Any specific provisions take precedence over general provisions, unless otherwise stated.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
Get the latest customer notifications on extended equipment use and services.
Note: If there is a conflict between the content on this site and the applicable Tariff, the Tariff will prevail.
BNSF's goal is to turn cars as efficiently as possible, thus minimizing dwell and demurrage charges. The Customer Dwell Management Tool (CDMT) is an invaluable tool designed to assist in monitoring current inventory and minimizing car dwell and charges.
CMDT is a secured application and can assist with:
To access the tool, login on the Customer Portal.
Contact BNSF to learn more about demurrage and storage.
Call us at 888-428-2673
E-mail: Demurrage HelpDemurrage%20Help;demurragehelp;bnsf.com
Intermodal Storage free time and charges apply to equipment held at a BNSF facility from notification to out gate. Notification occurs when BNSF advises the notify party that the equipment is available. Storage charges begin accruing when free time expires. BNSF Intermodal facilities are tiered into two groups with specific free times and daily storage charges (see Helpful Tips).
At BNSF it's our goal to simplify all the details so you can focus on what's really important: your cargo.
See the Rules and Charges for Intermodal Storage section in the Intermodal Rules and Policies Guide.
All storage charges must be paid on equipment before it leaves BNSF property. Charges can be paid through the BNSF Storage Web tool by either credit card or guarantee. Cash, cashiers or certified checks are not accepted at the gate. Any billing issues can be filed online through BNSF's Storage or Account Status Web tool. To access these tools, log into the Customer Portal.
Contact BNSF to learn more about demurrage and storage.
Call us at 888-428-2673
E-mail: Intermodal and Auto StorageIntermodal%20and%20Auto%20Storage;imdl-autostorage;bnsf.com
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