Control drayage demurrage costs
Demurrage Tracking provides Finance teams with granular visibility into container free time and associated charges across the drayage network. By integrating carrier data directly, this module eliminates manual reconciliation errors and ensures accurate billing cycles. It allows users to identify underperforming carriers before penalties accumulate, transforming reactive dispute management into proactive cost control. The system flags accounts approaching demurrage thresholds automatically, enabling immediate intervention to mitigate financial exposure.
The module aggregates real-time location data from all connected carriers to calculate exact free time duration for every container at the terminal.
Automated alerts are triggered when a vessel or truck approaches demurrage limits, allowing Finance to negotiate extensions before charges apply.
Detailed reporting links specific charges to carrier performance metrics, facilitating fair billing adjustments and targeted contract renegotiations.
Core operational capabilities
Real-time monitoring of container dwell time at ports and terminals ensures immediate detection of potential demurrage events.
Automated charge calculation applies carrier-specific rates, ensuring accurate financial reporting without manual intervention.
Integrated notification system sends alerts to Finance stakeholders when accounts approach critical demurrage thresholds.
Key performance indicators
Average free time per container
Demurrage charge variance vs. budget
Carrier penalty frequency rate
Key Features
Automated Rate Application
System applies carrier-specific demurrage rates automatically based on contract terms and current market conditions.
Threshold Alert System
Configurable notifications warn Finance teams when a specific account approaches its demurrage limit.
Carrier Performance Scoring
Generates scores based on historical adherence to free time limits to identify underperforming partners.
Dispute Resolution Dashboard
Centralized view of all charges allows Finance to quickly validate and dispute inaccurate billing items.
Operational integration points
Seamlessly connects with existing ERP modules to update general ledger accounts automatically upon charge confirmation.
Supports multi-carrier data ingestion without requiring manual entry or external spreadsheets for reconciliation.
Consistent transportation workflows help teams reduce delays, improve coordination, and support better execution quality across planning and shipment handling.
Strategic insights generated
Carrier Cost Anomalies
Identifies unexpected spikes in charges that deviate from historical averages for specific accounts.
Terminal Efficiency Metrics
Highlights terminals with consistently long dwell times, suggesting infrastructure or process improvements.
Planning signal
Use operational data from this function to improve shipment readiness, planning quality, and execution alignment.
Module Snapshot
System architecture overview
Data Ingestion Layer
Collects real-time location and status updates from all connected carrier APIs.
Calculation Engine
Processes free time duration and applies specific demurrage rates to generate accurate charges.
Alert & Reporting Hub
Distributes notifications to Finance users and generates detailed cost analysis reports.
