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Cost per TEU

Calculate the TEU count and cost per TEU of a shipment of 20ft and 40ft containers. No sign-up needed; results update as you type.

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Calculator

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

Results

TEU
16.00 TEU
Cost per TEU
1,313 USD

Cost per TEU: worked example

Example values: 20ft containers 4 pcs, 40ft containers 6 pcs, 45ft containers 0 pcs, Total transport cost 21,000 USD. With these values the results are:

TEU16.00 TEU
Cost per TEU1,313 USD

How to use: Cost per TEU

  1. Enter your own values: 20ft containers, 40ft containers, 45ft containers, Total transport cost.
  2. Choose the currency; money inputs are converted at an approximate rate.
  3. Results are calculated as you type: TEU, Cost per TEU.
  4. Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below.

How is it calculated?

  • TEU = [20ft containers] + 2 × [40ft containers] + 2.25 × [45ft containers]
  • Cost per TEU = [Total transport cost] ÷ [TEU]

Other tools running on Freight Rating Engine

Calculates chargeable quantity, freight and surcharges for FCL, LCL, air and road with the same rules.

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.

  • Freight rates are stored; freight is calculated automatically on booking.
  • Chargeable weight and the W/M rule are applied automatically.
  • Freight and local charges are allocated to products and files.

Frequently asked questions

How is Cost per TEU calculated?

Calculate the TEU count and cost per TEU of a shipment of 20ft and 40ft containers. The calculation uses Freight Rating Engine: Calculates chargeable quantity, freight and surcharges for FCL, LCL, air and road with the same rules.

Worked example: Cost per TEU

Example values: 20ft containers 4 pcs, 40ft containers 6 pcs, 45ft containers 0 pcs, Total transport cost 21,000 USD. TEU: 16.00 TEU; Cost per TEU: 1,313 USD.

Is Cost per TEU 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 stores your rates and calculates freight and surcharges automatically for every booking. You can try the Forwarder & Logistics 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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Your rates are stored in FCRSOFT; chargeable quantity, freight and surcharges are calculated automatically for every booking and the cost is allocated to products.

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