Demurrage & Per Diem Risk Exposure Calculator
Port congestion and rail ramp delays can destroy drayage operating margins. Model your annual penalty exposure and see how automated Last Free Day (LFD) defense protects your bottom line.
Intermodal Operating Levers
Direct margin protection delivered by Exspeedite Drayage Watch automated Last Free Day (LFD) clocks.
Automated LFD Alarms
Color-coded countdown timers warn dispatchers 48h and 24h prior to terminal penalty cutoffs. Prioritize loads automatically before daily storage fees begin.
TIR Gate Receipt Match
Drivers scan gate interchange tickets on mobile devices. Exspeedite links timestamps to shipping orders, providing ironclad defense against improper demurrage bills.
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Frequently Asked Demurrage Questions
What is the difference between demurrage, detention, and per diem in intermodal freight?
Demurrage refers to storage charges incurred when an import container remains inside a port marine terminal or rail ramp past the allotted free time. Detention refers to fees charged when equipment is held at a shipper or receiver facility beyond free time. Per diem is the daily rental fee charged by ocean steamship lines or chassis leasing companies for keeping equipment outside the terminal past agreed-upon turnaround windows.
How does Exspeedite Drayage Watch eliminate these penalty charges?
Exspeedite automatically synchronizes container discharge timestamps from port and rail EDI feeds. It calculates precise Last Free Day (LFD) deadlines based on carrier contracts, generating high-visibility color-coded alerts (Green, Amber, Red) that prioritize container pulls before fees begin accruing.
What is the typical annual demurrage exposure for an intermodal drayage carrier?
A motor carrier moving 300 containers monthly with an average port dwell of 4.5 days against 2 free days faces over $200,000 in annual penalty exposure. Exspeedite reduces unpreventable demurrage by up to 98% through automated terminal scheduling and street-turn optimization.
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