demurrage

/dəˈmʌrɪdʒ/

/dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

Definitions of demurrage

1. noun

   detention of a ship or freight car or other cargo beyond its scheduled time of departure
   type of:

   delay, holdup

   the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
2. noun

   a charge required as compensation for the delay of a ship or freight car or other cargo beyond its scheduled time of departure
   type of:

   charge

   the price charged for some article or service