Product
Freight & Container
5,000 container moves/year; bookings, demurrage/detention and freight rates included
- 10 full users
- 1 sites
- 3 modules
Free tool
Container Storage Cost
Calculate TEU-based storage charges for the days a container stays in the storage yard. No sign-up needed; results update as you type.
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Example values: Container type 40' GP, Number of containers 2 pcs, Storage days 15 days, Free days 3 days, Daily rate per TEU 12 USD. With these values the results are:
| Chargeable days | 12 days |
|---|---|
| Storage cost | 576 USD |
| Per container | 288 USD |
How to use: Container Storage Cost
- Enter your own values: Container type, Number of containers, Storage days, Free days, Daily rate per TEU.
- Choose the currency; money inputs are converted at an approximate rate.
- Results are calculated as you type: Chargeable days, Storage cost, Per container.
- Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below.
How is it calculated?
- Chargeable days = max(0; [Storage days] − [Free days])
- Storage cost = [Chargeable days] × [Daily rate per TEU] × [TEU] × [Number of containers]
- Per container = [Storage cost] ÷ [Number of containers]
Other tools running on Container Time Engine
Calculates free time, demurrage, detention and storage tiers by number of days.
FCRSOFT
FCRSOFT does this for you automatically
You don’t need to do the calculations and checks on this page by hand every day. FCRSOFT derives them all automatically from the records entered in the field.
- Each container’s free time is counted from discharge.
- You are warned before the last free day.
- Any demurrage and detention incurred is posted to the file cost.
Frequently asked questions
How is Container Storage Cost calculated?
Calculate TEU-based storage charges for the days a container stays in the storage yard. The calculation uses Container Time Engine: Calculates free time, demurrage, detention and storage tiers by number of days.
How is Storage cost found?
Storage cost = [Chargeable days] × [Daily rate per TEU] × [TEU] × [Number of containers]. With the example values (Container type 40' GP, Number of containers 2 pcs, Storage days 15 days, Free days 3 days, Daily rate per TEU 12 USD) the result is 576 USD.
Worked example: Container Storage Cost
Example values: Container type 40' GP, Number of containers 2 pcs, Storage days 15 days, Free days 3 days, Daily rate per TEU 12 USD. Chargeable days: 12 days; Storage cost: 576 USD; Per container: 288 USD.
Is Container Storage Cost free?
Yes. The tool is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored.
Can FCRSOFT do this calculation automatically?
FCRSOFT counts each container’s free time and warns you before charges start. You can try the Freight & Container package in the live demo without installing anything.
Which currency can I calculate in?
Choose one of 28 currencies in the currency selector; monetary inputs are converted at an approximate rate. To use your own rate, enter the amounts directly.
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