Demurrage & Detention Calculator
Estimate potential charges when a container stays too long at the terminal or outside the terminal after free time.
Estimated fees
Billable days: 4
Total: €560
How to use this tool
Enter the required values in the labeled fields. Results update in your browser and are announced for assistive technologies. Use realistic measurements and verify important outcomes before acting on them.
Formula or logic
Billable days = delayed days minus free days. Total = billable days × demurrage and detention daily rates.
Example calculation
Example: 4 billable days at €80 demurrage and €60 detention equals €560.
Frequently asked questions
Are demurrage and detention the same?
No. Terms vary, but demurrage usually relates to terminal time and detention to equipment time outside terminal.
Do rates change by day tier?
Often yes. This calculator uses one blended daily rate per fee type.
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