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Demurrage Calculator
Calculate tiered demurrage for the days a container stays at the terminal beyond free time. No sign-up needed; results update as you type.
See the system that does this automaticallyOpen the live demoDemurrage Calculator: what you need to know
Demurrage is charged when a full container stays in the terminal beyond free time, usually at daily rates that start low and step up. A customs delay or missing document can cost close to the freight amount within days.
Expert tip: Free time usually starts on the discharge day; knowing the last free day before the vessel arrives and preparing customs documents in advance is the most effective way to avoid demurrage.
Demurrage Calculator: worked example
Example values: Days at terminal 14 days, Free days 5 days, Number of containers 2 pcs, Tier 1 days 4 days, Tier 1 daily rate 75 USD, Tier 2 days 5 days, Tier 2 daily rate 150 USD, Daily rate thereafter 250 USD. With these values the results are:
| Chargeable days | 9 days |
|---|---|
| Demurrage per container | 1,050 USD |
| Total demurrage | 2,100 USD |
| Average daily cost | 116.67 USD |
How to use: Demurrage Calculator
- Enter your own values: Days at terminal, Free days, Number of containers, Tier 1 days, Tier 1 daily rate, Tier 2 days, Tier 2 daily rate, Daily rate thereafter.
- Choose the currency; money inputs are converted at an approximate rate.
- Results are calculated as you type: Chargeable days, Demurrage per container, Total demurrage, Average daily cost.
- Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below.
How is it calculated?
- Chargeable days = max(0; [Days at terminal] − [Free days])
- Demurrage per container = min([Chargeable days]; [Tier 1 days]) × [Tier 1 daily rate] + min(max([Chargeable days] − [Tier 1 days]; 0); [Tier 2 days]) × [Tier 2 daily rate] + max([Chargeable days] − [Tier 1 days] − [Tier 2 days]; 0) × [Daily rate thereafter]
- Total demurrage = [Demurrage per container] × [Number of containers]
- Average daily cost = if([Chargeable days] > 0; [Demurrage per container] ÷ [Chargeable days]; 0)
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 Demurrage Calculator calculated?
Calculate tiered demurrage for the days a container stays at the terminal beyond free time. The calculation uses Container Time Engine: Calculates free time, demurrage, detention and storage tiers by number of days.
Demurrage Calculator: what is it and when is it used?
Demurrage is charged when a full container stays in the terminal beyond free time, usually at daily rates that start low and step up. A customs delay or missing document can cost close to the freight amount within days.
Demurrage Calculator: what should I watch out for?
Free time usually starts on the discharge day; knowing the last free day before the vessel arrives and preparing customs documents in advance is the most effective way to avoid demurrage.
How is Total demurrage found?
Total demurrage = [Demurrage per container] × [Number of containers]. With the example values (Days at terminal 14 days, Free days 5 days, Number of containers 2 pcs, Tier 1 days 4 days, Tier 1 daily rate 75 USD, Tier 2 days 5 days) the result is 2,100 USD.
Worked example: Demurrage Calculator
Example values: Days at terminal 14 days, Free days 5 days, Number of containers 2 pcs, Tier 1 days 4 days, Tier 1 daily rate 75 USD, Tier 2 days 5 days. Chargeable days: 9 days; Demurrage per container: 1,050 USD; Total demurrage: 2,100 USD; Average daily cost: 116.67 USD.
Is Demurrage Calculator 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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