WAEC Commerce 2008 Question 10

Question 10

Transport

If a ship overstays its stipulated time at a port, it pays a charge known as

  1. A.arbitrage
  2. B.demurrage
  3. C.dock due
  4. D.toll.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (demurrage)

Explanation

Demurrage is charged for overstaying.