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Container Total Cost

See freight, THC, demurrage, detention, storage, pickup and return costs for one container in a single total. No sign-up needed; results update as you type.

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This calculator runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored.

Results

Container total cost
3,660 USD
Share caused by delay
15.6 %
Per CBM
63.10 USD

Container Total Cost: worked example

Example values: Freight 2,200 USD, THC (origin + destination) 440 USD, Demurrage 300 USD, Detention 180 USD, Storage 90 USD, Pickup 290 USD, Return 160 USD, Loaded volume 58 m³. With these values the results are:

Container total cost3,660 USD
Share caused by delay15.6 %
Per CBM63.10 USD

How to use: Container Total Cost

  1. Enter your own values: Freight, THC (origin + destination), Demurrage, Detention, Storage, Pickup, Return, Loaded volume.
  2. Choose the currency; money inputs are converted at an approximate rate.
  3. Results are calculated as you type: Container total cost, Share caused by delay, Per CBM.
  4. Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below.

How is it calculated?

  • Container total cost = [Freight] + [THC (origin + destination)] + [Demurrage] + [Detention] + [Storage] + [Pickup] + [Return]
  • Share caused by delay = ([Demurrage] + [Detention] + [Storage]) ÷ [Container total cost] × 100
  • Per CBM = [Container total cost] ÷ [Loaded volume]

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 Total Cost calculated?

See freight, THC, demurrage, detention, storage, pickup and return costs for one container in a single total. The calculation uses Container Time Engine: Calculates free time, demurrage, detention and storage tiers by number of days.

Worked example: Container Total Cost

Example values: Freight 2,200 USD, THC (origin + destination) 440 USD, Demurrage 300 USD, Detention 180 USD, Storage 90 USD, Pickup 290 USD. Container total cost: 3,660 USD; Share caused by delay: 15.6 %; Per CBM: 63.10 USD.

Is Container Total 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.

FCRSOFT

Act Before Demurrage and Detention Invoices Arrive

FCRSOFT counts each container’s free time, warns you before the last free day and posts any demurrage and detention to the file.

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