Product
Freight & Container
5,000 container moves/year; bookings, demurrage/detention and freight rates included
- 10 full users
- 1 sites
- 3 modules
Free tool
Free Time Date Calculator
Find the last free terminal day and the empty return deadline from discharge and gate-out dates. No sign-up needed; results update as you type.
See the system that does this automaticallyOpen the live demoFree Time Date Calculator: worked example
Example values: Discharge date 10/7/2026, Demurrage free days 5 days, Gate-out date 10/11/2026, Detention free days 7 days. With these values the results are:
| Latest gate-out | 10/11/2026 |
|---|---|
| Last day for empty return | 10/17/2026 |
| Gate-out status | Within free time |
How to use: Free Time Date Calculator
- Enter your own values: Discharge date, Demurrage free days, Gate-out date, Detention free days.
- Choose the currency; money inputs are converted at an approximate rate.
- Results are calculated as you type: Latest gate-out, Last day for empty return, Gate-out status.
- Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below.
How is it calculated?
- Latest gate-out = [Discharge date] + [Demurrage free days] − 1
- Last day for empty return = [Gate-out date] + [Detention free days] − 1
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 Free Time Date Calculator calculated?
Find the last free terminal day and the empty return deadline from discharge and gate-out dates. The calculation uses Container Time Engine: Calculates free time, demurrage, detention and storage tiers by number of days.
How is Latest gate-out found?
Latest gate-out = [Discharge date] + [Demurrage free days] − 1. With the example values (Discharge date 10/7/2026, Demurrage free days 5 days, Gate-out date 10/11/2026, Detention free days 7 days) the result is 10/11/2026.
How is Last day for empty return found?
Last day for empty return = [Gate-out date] + [Detention free days] − 1. With the example values (Discharge date 10/7/2026, Demurrage free days 5 days, Gate-out date 10/11/2026, Detention free days 7 days) the result is 10/17/2026.
Worked example: Free Time Date Calculator
Example values: Discharge date 10/7/2026, Demurrage free days 5 days, Gate-out date 10/11/2026, Detention free days 7 days. Latest gate-out: 10/11/2026; Last day for empty return: 10/17/2026; Gate-out status: Within free time.
Is Free Time Date 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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