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Laytime, Claims and Documentation
Laytime
The contractually allowed time for loading or discharging cargo.
Reviewed by Zeaclub Editorial Team ·
12 July 2026
Related terms
Demurrage
Despatch
Notice of Readiness (NOR)
Once on Demurrage, Always on Demurrage
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