Category: Fees
Exploring all articles in the "Fees" category.
Accessorial Charges
Extra fees added to base freight rates for additional services like lift-gate or detention.
Ancillary Fees
Supplemental charges beyond the standard freight rate for specialized handling or services.
Booking Fee
A charge applied for reserving or booking space with a carrier or freight service.
Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF)
A fuel surcharge applied by ocean carriers to account for fluctuating bunker fuel costs.
Cargo Insurance Premium
The cost paid to an insurer for cargo insurance coverage on a shipment.
Chargeable Weight
The weight used by carriers to calculate freight charges, being the greater of actual or dimensional weight.
Chargeback
A financial penalty imposed by a retailer on a supplier for non-compliance with shipping, packaging, or documentation requirements.
Chassis Usage Fee
A daily rental charge for the wheeled frame used to transport intermodal containers by road.
Clearance Fee
A charge by a customs broker for processing and submitting import or export customs documentation.
Container Handling Charge
A fee charged by ports and terminals for loading, unloading, and moving containers.
Countervailing Duty
An additional import tariff applied to offset subsidies provided by a foreign government to its exporters.
Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF)
A surcharge applied by carriers to adjust freight rates for currency exchange rate fluctuations.
Customs Duty Fees
All charges and fees associated with the customs clearance and duty payment process for imported goods.
Customs Duty
A tax on imports or exports imposed by a customs authority.
Customs Tariff
A government-published schedule of duties applicable to imported and exported goods, organized by commodity classification.
Delivery Appointment Fee
A charge for scheduling a specific delivery time window at a residential or commercial location.
Demurrage Charges
Daily fees assessed by an ocean carrier when an import container is not returned within the agreed free time.
Demurrage
A charge incurred when a container is not returned to the carrier within the agreed free time at a port or terminal.
Detention Fees
Charges assessed by a carrier when equipment (containers or trailers) is held beyond the permitted free time.
Dimensional Weight
A pricing technique used by carriers that prices packages based on the space they occupy rather than their actual weight.
Documentation Fee
A carrier or forwarder charge covering the preparation, processing, and filing of shipping documents.
Drayage Rates
Charges for short-distance transport of cargo, usually to or from ports.
Drop Fee
A surcharge applied when a carrier leaves a trailer at a facility without a driver waiting.
Dutiable Value
The valuation of goods used to calculate the customs duties payable.
Duty Drawback
A refund of customs duties paid on imported goods that are subsequently exported or used in export products.
Emergency Fuel Surcharge
A temporary additional fuel charge applied by carriers during periods of sudden, sharp increases in fuel prices.
Export Clearance Fee
A charge for processing export customs documentation and obtaining necessary clearances for outbound shipments.
Fuel Surcharge
A variable fee carriers add to freight rates to offset fluctuating fuel costs.
Gross Weight
The total weight of the goods, including their packaging and the vehicle or container transporting them.
Handling Fee
A charge for the physical management of goods, including loading, unloading, or special handling requirements.
Hazardous Materials Fee
A surcharge applied by carriers for transporting goods classified as dangerous or hazardous materials.
Import Duty
A tax levied by a government on goods imported from other countries.
Import Tax Processing Fee
Administrative fee for collecting and submitting taxes for imported goods.
Inspection Fee
A charge for physical examination of goods by customs authorities or third-party quality inspectors.
Insurance Surcharge
An additional charge added to freight rates to cover cargo insurance or carrier liability coverage.
Intermodal Surcharge
Additional fees applied to intermodal shipments covering chassis use, rail drayage, or terminal handling.
Lift Gate Service Fee
A carrier surcharge for using a hydraulic lift to raise or lower freight at locations without a loading dock.
Long Haul Surcharge
An additional fee applied to shipments traveling beyond standard service area distances.
Measurement Fee
A charge for re-measuring packages when dimensions are disputed or need re-verification.
Origin/Destination Fee
Charges applied at the point of origin or destination covering specific handling or service requirements.
Peak Season Surcharge
Extra charges applied by carriers during high-volume shipping periods like holidays.
Per Diem Fee
A daily rental charge for equipment (typically chassis or containers) used beyond agreed free time.
Pickup Fee
A carrier charge for collecting a shipment from the shipper's location.
Port Congestion Surcharge
A temporary fee added by ocean carriers to compensate for delays and costs caused by port congestion.
Proof of Delivery Fee
A charge for obtaining and providing documented confirmation that a shipment was delivered.
Re-Delivery Fee
A charge assessed when a carrier must attempt delivery more than once due to recipient unavailability.
Re-Weigh Fee
A charge applied when a shipment must be weighed again to verify or correct the declared weight.
Residential Delivery Fee
A surcharge applied by carriers when delivering to a home address rather than a commercial business location.
Security Surcharge
A fee charged by carriers to offset the cost of security measures, screening, and compliance requirements.
Storage Fee
A charge for holding goods in a carrier facility, port, or warehouse beyond the allowed free storage period.
Terminal Handling Charge (THC)
A fee charged by shipping lines or port operators for moving containers within a port terminal.
Tracking Fee
A charge for access to shipment tracking services or enhanced visibility tools provided by carriers.
Transportation Fee
The base charge for moving goods from one location to another by a carrier.
Unloading Fee
A charge for the labor and equipment required to offload freight from a vehicle at the delivery destination.
Value Added Services - Customs
Additional customs-related services beyond standard clearance, such as ruling requests, binding classification, or audit support.
Value-Added Tax (VAT)
A consumption tax placed on a product whenever value is added at each stage of the supply chain.
Warehouse Inbound Fee
A charge by a 3PL or warehouse operator for receiving, unloading, and processing inbound inventory.
Warehouse Outbound Fee
A charge by a 3PL or warehouse operator for picking, packing, and preparing outbound shipments.
Waybill Fee
A charge for the preparation and processing of a waybill document accompanying a shipment.
Weight Surcharge
An additional charge applied when a shipment exceeds standard weight thresholds for a service.
White Glove Service Fee
A premium charge for enhanced delivery services including room placement, assembly, and installation.
Yield Management Premium
A pricing adjustment applied by carriers to maximize revenue during periods of high demand or capacity constraints.