21 Apr, 2026
Why “Free Time” Is Rarely Free in Shipping
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In chartering, certain terms appear straightforward. “Free time” is one of them. At face value, it suggests flexibility — a buffer before costs begin to accrue. But in practice, free time is rarely neutral. And often, it is not truly

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