49 C.F.R. § 1333.1

Demurrage defined

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Demurrage is a charge that both compensates rail carriers for the expenses incurred when rail cars are detained beyond a specified period of time (i.e., free time) for loading or unloading, and serves as a penalty for undue car detention to encourage the efficient use of rail cars in the rail network.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 2019–2026 · leading case: CSX Transp., Inc. v. B&J Grp., Inc., 381 F. Supp. 3d 438 (E.D. Pa. 2019).

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CSX Transp., Inc. v. B&J Grp., Inc., 381 F. Supp. 3d 438 (E.D. Pa. 2019). “The charge of demurrage fees "both compensates rail carriers for the expenses incurred when rail cars are detained beyond a specified period of time (i.”

Yookel, Inc. v. United States Steel Corp. (E.D.N.Y 2022). · cites it 2× “” 49 C.F.R. § 1333.1 . As Yookel concedes, demurrage fees are “akin to storage charges.”

Norfolk S. Ry. Co. v. Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals, LLC (D.N.J. 2021). “” 49 C.F.R. § 1333.1 . See also Penn. R. Co.”

Norfolk S. Ry. Co. v. Associated Terminals of St. Bernard, L.L.C. (E.D. La. 2026). “” 49 C.F.R. § 1333.1 . Norfolk operates an interstate rail carrier.”

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