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yard turnaround time

Unlike general transit time, yard turnaround time measures solely the period a vehicle or transport unit spends on a facility's premises—from arrival at the gate to final departure.

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Unlike general transit time, yard turnaround time measures solely the period a vehicle or transport unit spends on a facility's premises—from arrival at the gate to final departure.

It combines active phases such as loading, unloading, yard maneuvers, and inspections with passive waiting periods, including delays in dock assignment, crew availability, or sequential processing.

Terminal operators and logistics managers use this KPI to monitor yard efficiency: prolonged turnaround times increase demurrage costs and reduce asset utilization.

Last updated: 26 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

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Unlike general transit time, yard turnaround time measures solely the period a vehicle or transport unit spends on a facility's premises—from arrival at the gate to final departure. It combines active phases such as loading, unloading, yard maneuvers, and inspections with passive waiting periods, including delays in dock assignment, crew availability, or sequential processing. Terminal operators and logistics managers use this KPI to monitor yard efficiency: prolonged turnaround times increase demurrage costs and reduce asset utilization. Benchmarks vary considerably by operation type; internal targets and contractual free-time allowances are the primary reference points.

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