Logistics costs, with the math shown
What container unloading, detention, labor and accessorial work really cost, with the assumptions and sources on the page.
Answers to the questions people ask before they spend money, with transparent assumptions, cited sources and free calculators you can run with your own numbers.
Detention vs. demurrage: costs, rules and examples
A side-by-side comparison, a real carrier tariff, the FMC's 46 CFR Part 541 billing rule, a worked example and how to dispute a charge.
ComparisonPalletized vs. floor-loaded unloading: costs and trade-offs
Cube, labor time, damage risk, equipment and pallet supply compared, with a worked cost example and how to price each on a rate card.
ChecklistWhat are warehouse accessorial charges?
A full accessorial checklist for 3PLs: trigger, billing unit and the evidence to keep, plus a quote-to-invoice check so charges are not missed.
GuideHow to calculate warehouse labor cost per container
Crew hours times a loaded rate, plus forklift and supervision. Formulas, BLS wage anchors, a worked example and margin-based pricing.
GuideHow much does it cost to unload a container?
Planning ranges for floor-loaded and palletized devans, what is included, what changes the price, and a worked example with the math shown.
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Container labor cost calculator
Crew size, pace, wage, burden and equipment in: crew-hours, elapsed time, cost per carton and per pallet, and a price at your target margin.
Free toolCostsContainer unloading cost calculator
The planning range for a devan by container size, load type, SKUs, pallets and timing.
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