Charge Code | Simple Description | Detailed Description |
BASE PRICE/ DRAYAGE/ LINE HAUL | Charge for moving cargo between locations | Cost associated with transporting goods over a short distance, typically between a port and a warehouse. |
FSC | Fuel surcharge | Additional fee to cover fluctuating fuel costs in transportation. |
CHASSIS | Fee for chassis usage | Charge for the use of a chassis to transport a shipping container. |
WAITING TIME | Charges for driver waiting time | Fee applied when a driver has to wait beyond the allowed free time at a pickup or delivery location. |
PIER CONGESTION | Fee due to congestion at the port | Extra cost incurred due to congestion at a shipping port. |
DETENTION | Charge for exceeding free time on container usage | Charge applied when a container is held beyond the allowed free time, either at the port or consignee location. |
OVER WEIGHT | Overweight cargo surcharge | Fee for transporting a container that exceeds the legal weight limit. |
TRI AXLE | Fee for using a tri-axle chassis | Charge for using a tri-axle chassis, required for heavy loads. |
OTHER | Miscellaneous charges | Miscellaneous or unclassified charges related to freight transportation. |
TARP | Fee for using a tarp | Charge for using a tarp to protect cargo from weather conditions. |
PER DIEM | Daily container use charge | Daily rental fee for a container not returned within the free time period. |
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR | Costs related to repairs and maintenance | Costs incurred for repairs and maintenance of transportation equipment. |
DEAD RUN | Charge for empty truck movement | Charge for a trip where the truck moves empty without cargo. |
LINE HAUL | Charge for long-distance hauling | Fee for transporting freight over long distances between cities or states. |
OCEAN FREIGHT | Cost of ocean freight transport | Cost for moving freight via ocean shipping lines. |
DROP CHARGE | Fee for dropping a container | Fee for dropping off a container at a consignee’s location rather than live unloading. |
ATTEMPTED TO PICK UP | Charge for failed pickup attempts | Charge incurred when an attempted pickup fails due to unavailability of cargo or incorrect documentation. |
FLEXI BAG DISPOSAL | Disposal cost for flexi bags | Cost associated with disposing of flexi bags used for liquid or bulk transport. |
BOBTAIL CHARGE | Fee for bobtailing (truck without trailer) | Fee for a truck moving without a trailer attached (bobtailing). |
HAZMAT | Hazardous material surcharge | Surcharge for transporting hazardous materials, requiring special handling and permits. |
TRAFFIC FINE | Charge for traffic violations | Fine incurred for traffic violations during transportation. |
AES FEE | Automated Export System (AES) filing fee | Fee for filing Automated Export System (AES) documentation for shipments leaving the country. |
BONDED CARGO CHARGE | Fee for bonded cargo transport | Additional charge for handling bonded cargo, which is under customs control. |
DRAYAGE 1 | Base pay for driver services | Base rate paid to drivers for standard transportation services. |
DRY RUN | Charge for a failed trip | Charge for a trip where no cargo was picked up or delivered due to unforeseen circumstances. |
SCALE LOAD | Charge for weighing the load | Fee for weighing a container or load to ensure compliance with weight regulations. |
TOLLS | Toll expenses | Reimbursement for toll expenses incurred during transit. |
ATTEMPTED TO DROP | Charge for failed drop-off attempts | Charge for a failed container drop-off attempt due to location restrictions or scheduling issues. |
PREPULL | Fee for moving containers ahead of schedule | Cost for pulling a container from the port before its scheduled appointment time. |
STOP OFF | Charge for additional stops | Fee for an extra stop beyond the primary pickup and delivery locations. |
DEMUR-DET FEE | Fee for demurrage or detention | Charge covering both demurrage (storage at the port) and detention (delayed container return). |
DOMESTIC MOVE | Charge for domestic freight moves | Cost for moving freight within a country, not involving international shipping. |
REEFER | Refrigerated container handling fee | Fee for handling refrigerated (reefer) containers that require temperature control. |
PLACARD REMOVAL | Charge for removing hazardous placards | Charge for removing hazardous material placards from a container after unloading. |
DEMURRAGE | Charge for exceeding container free time | Fee applied when a container remains at the terminal beyond the allotted free time. |
WASHOUT CONTAINER | Fee for container washout | Cost for cleaning a container to meet hygiene and regulatory standards. |
TRANSLOAD | Charge for reloading cargo | Charge for transferring goods from one container to another, typically for cross-border moves. |
TIRE REBILL | Fee for rebilling tire expenses | Fee incurred for rebilling tire-related expenses due to excessive wear or damage. |
STRAP | Fee for securing cargo with straps | Charge for securing cargo using straps to prevent movement during transit. |
REDELIVERY | Charge for redelivery | Fee applied when a shipment must be reattempted for delivery due to a failed first attempt. |
SHUNT | Short-distance cargo movement fee | Charge for moving a container short distances within a facility or terminal. |
PORT CONGESTION FEE | Charge for congestion at the port | Additional fee due to extreme congestion at a shipping port. |
CONTAINER INSPECTION | Container inspection fee | Cost for inspecting a container to ensure compliance with customs or regulatory requirements. |
HOURLY PAY | Charge for hourly-based services | Hourly wage charged for driver services when work is performed beyond standard rates. |
STORAGE | Storage fees | Storage charge for keeping containers in a yard beyond the allowed free time. |
PICK UP CHARGE | Fee for container pickup | Fee applied for picking up a shipment from a specified location. |
FLATBED | Flatbed truck surcharge | Additional charge for using a flatbed truck instead of a standard trailer. |
PALLET HANDLING | Fee for handling pallets | Fee for handling and sorting pallets as part of the shipment process. |
ADVANCEMENT FEE | Advance payment processing charge | Charge for advancing funds on behalf of the customer for expenses like tolls and fuel. |
PALLET STORAGE | Storage charge for pallets | Cost for storing pallets in a warehouse or storage facility. |
FACTORING FEE | Fee for factoring services | Fee charged by factoring companies for handling invoice payments on behalf of carriers. |
UNLOAD | Charge for unloading cargo | Charge applied for manually unloading cargo from a truck or container. |
PALLETS | Fee for pallet usage | Cost of purchasing or using pallets for freight storage and movement. |
HANDLING - DOCUMENTATION FEE | Handling and documentation fees | Fee for processing documentation related to shipping and customs clearance. |
TRANSACTION FEE | Transaction processing fee | Transaction fee applied to financial operations related to shipment payments. |
DIVERSION | Charge for route changes | Charge for diverting a shipment from its original planned route to a new destination. |
PALLET OUT FEE | Fee for pallet removal | Fee for removing pallets from a warehouse or storage facility. |
NIGHT PICK | Nighttime pickup surcharge | Surcharge for picking up shipments at night or outside standard business hours. |
FULFILLMENT | Charge for order fulfillment services | Charge for preparing and processing orders for shipment. |
LAYOVER | Charge for overnight driver layovers | Additional fee when a driver must stay overnight due to delays or scheduling issues. |
EXAM SITE PICK UP | Charge for picking up cargo from an exam site | Cost incurred for picking up a container from a customs examination site. |
PALLETIZATION | Fee for pallet organization | Fee for arranging and securing cargo onto pallets before shipment. |
FLIP CHARGE | Charge for flipping a container | Charge for flipping a container from one chassis to another for transport. |
CONTAINER STORAGE AT WAREHOUSE | Warehouse container storage fee | Storage charge for keeping a container at a warehouse beyond the allowed period. |
SATURDAY DELIVERY | Surcharge for Saturday deliveries | Surcharge for delivering shipments on a Saturday. |
TANK | Tank container fee | Additional fee for transporting cargo in a tank container. |
CHASSIS SPLIT | Charge for splitting chassis usage | Charge for repositioning a chassis to match the required equipment setup. |
PS CREDIT | Credit for past charges | Credit issued for a previously applied charge or adjustment. |
CHASSIS SPLIT | Fee for Sunday gate access | Fee for accessing a shipping terminal on a Sunday when standard operations are closed. |
SUNDAY GATE | Processing fee for advance payments | Processing fee for handling advanced payments on behalf of a carrier or broker. |
PP-ADV. FEE | Fee per SKU and pallet wrap | Charge based on SKU count and wrapping requirements for palletized freight. |
PALLET CHARGE BY SKU AND WRAP | Permit-related fee | Fee for securing necessary transportation permits. |
PERMIT | Charge for pier-pass program | Charge for the PierPass program, which funds extended port operation hours. |
PIER-PASS | Port chassis rental fee | Rental fee for using a port-owned chassis for container transport. |
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