Free time ends quietly.The invoice doesn't.
ShipsGo D&D watches the free-time clock on every container you track, prices what is accruing, and shows you exactly which data it used.
Drag the slider below to see what a late pickup costs.- Free time
- days 1–7
- $50
- 8–10
- $75
- days 11–16
- $110 / day
- day 17 on
From Tracking to Cost Control in 4 Simple Steps
No complex setup. Define your rules and let ShipsGo handle the calculations for matching containers.
- Step 01
Track Your Shipments
Add and track your containers in ShipsGo.
Your shipments
MSKU1234567MSC · ImportDischargedTracking active - Step 02
Set Your Rules
Define free time and daily rates by carrier, country, equipment and charge type.
New rule
CarrierMSCCharge typeDemurragePortAll portsContainer type20' DryFree time7 daysDaily rate$50 / day - Step 03
Monitor Free Time
See containers in free time, at risk, or over free time.
Free time status
- In free time5 days left
- Ending soon2 days left
- Over free time3 days over
- Step 04
Estimate Charges
View estimated demurrage and detention costs based on elapsed days.
Estimated charge
$150USD3 chargeable days+ $50 / day
Your Rules.
Your Free Time.
Your Rates.
Every shipment is different. Define your own demurrage and detention rules based on your carrier agreements.
Carrier & country
Match rules to your carrier agreements.
Equipment & free time
Set allowances for each container type.
Tiered daily rates
Adjust rates as chargeable days increase.
New Rule
Import demurrage| Size | DC | HC | FR | OT | RF | TC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20′ | ||||||
| 40′ |
Free time & daily rates
| Tier | From | Until | Daily rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Time | Day 1 | Day 7 | Free |
| Tier 1 | Day 8 | Day 14 | $50 |
| Tier 2 | Day 15 | Day 28 | $75 |
| Tier 3 | Day 29 | ∞ | $100 |
All Your D&D Risks in One Place
Get a clear overview of your containers, free time status, and estimated charges without manually checking each shipment.
- No matching rule447containers
No rule defined, so charges cannot be estimated
- In free time4containers
No charges yet
- Free time ending soon1container
Free time ends within 2 days
0 end today or tomorrow
- Charging now15containers
Past free time, so charges grow every day
Adding 420 USD +1 more per day
- Accrued charges3,240USD+1 more
Demurrage and detention charged so far on these containers
Demurrage & Detention
See where your containers are on their journey and which stage is generating charges.
- Empty pickup
- Gate in
- Loaded
- Discharged
- Gate out
- Empty return94
- 0Export detention
- Charging0
- Ending soon0
- In free time0
- 0Export demurrage
- Charging0
- Ending soon0
- In free time0
- 1,738At sea · no charge
- 19Import demurrage
- Charging14
- Ending soon1
- In free time4
- 1Import detention
- Charging1
- Ending soon0
- In free time0
Stay Ahead of Demurrage & Detention Charges
Turn your container tracking data into actionable cost insights. Monitor free time, spot potential risks, and plan ahead.
Monitor Free Time
Keep track of your containers' free time and see when it is approaching its limit.
Free time7 days5 days elapsed · 2 days left- Risk of charges
Identify Cost Risks
Spot containers that may generate charges soon and take action early.
Estimate D&D Costs
Calculate potential charges based on your own free time and daily rate rules.
$1503 days × $50- Up to date
Automatic Updates
ShipsGo automatically applies your rules to matching containers and keeps estimates up to date with the latest tracking data.
Understand Demurrage & Detention
Different stages of the container journey can result in different charges.
Export Demurrage
Inside the port
From Gate in to Loaded (full)Charge for containers at the port before loading.
Export Detention
Outside the port
From Empty pickup to Gate in (empty)Charge for empty containers outside the port before export.
Import Demurrage
Inside the port
From Discharged to Gate out (full)Charge for containers at the port after discharge.
Import Detention
Outside the port
From Gate out to Empty return (empty)Charge for empty containers outside the port after import.
Stop paying for days you didn't know you had.
Track your containers, see the free-time clock on each one, and know what it costs before the invoice arrives.
Calculated amounts are estimates based on available carrier, regional and user-supplied data, and may differ from invoices issued by carriers or terminals. Carrier names and rates shown on this page are illustrative.