Trading, Business & Finance
What Is Laytime in Shipping? The Clock That Decides Demurrage
Laytime is the amount of time a charterparty allows for loading or discharging cargo before demurrage starts to accrue. How the clock starts, what pauses it, and why the wording of a laytime clause decides more P&L than most desks realise.
Anish PujariAug 14, 2026 3 min read