Charge Code List

Modified on Mon, 30 Jun at 10:24 AM

Charge CodeSimple DescriptionDetailed Description
BASE PRICE/ DRAYAGE/ LINE HAULCharge for moving cargo between locationsCost associated with transporting goods over a short distance, typically between a port and a warehouse.
FSCFuel surchargeAdditional fee to cover fluctuating fuel costs in transportation.
CHASSISFee for chassis usageCharge for the use of a chassis to transport a shipping container.
WAITING TIMECharges for driver waiting timeFee applied when a driver has to wait beyond the allowed free time at a pickup or delivery location.
PIER CONGESTIONFee due to congestion at the portExtra cost incurred due to congestion at a shipping port.
DETENTIONCharge for exceeding free time on container usageCharge applied when a container is held beyond the allowed free time, either at the port or consignee location.
OVER WEIGHTOverweight cargo surchargeFee for transporting a container that exceeds the legal weight limit.
TRI AXLEFee for using a tri-axle chassisCharge for using a tri-axle chassis, required for heavy loads.
OTHERMiscellaneous chargesMiscellaneous or unclassified charges related to freight transportation.
TARPFee for using a tarpCharge for using a tarp to protect cargo from weather conditions.
PER DIEMDaily container use chargeDaily rental fee for a container not returned within the free time period.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRCosts related to repairs and maintenanceCosts incurred for repairs and maintenance of transportation equipment.
DEAD RUNCharge for empty truck movementCharge for a trip where the truck moves empty without cargo.
LINE HAULCharge for long-distance haulingFee for transporting freight over long distances between cities or states.
OCEAN FREIGHTCost of ocean freight transportCost for moving freight via ocean shipping lines.
DROP CHARGEFee for dropping a containerFee for dropping off a container at a consignee’s location rather than live unloading.
ATTEMPTED TO PICK UPCharge for failed pickup attemptsCharge incurred when an attempted pickup fails due to unavailability of cargo or incorrect documentation.
FLEXI BAG DISPOSALDisposal cost for flexi bagsCost associated with disposing of flexi bags used for liquid or bulk transport.
BOBTAIL CHARGEFee for bobtailing (truck without trailer)Fee for a truck moving without a trailer attached (bobtailing).
HAZMATHazardous material surchargeSurcharge for transporting hazardous materials, requiring special handling and permits.
TRAFFIC FINECharge for traffic violationsFine incurred for traffic violations during transportation.
AES FEEAutomated Export System (AES) filing feeFee for filing Automated Export System (AES) documentation for shipments leaving the country.
BONDED CARGO CHARGEFee for bonded cargo transportAdditional charge for handling bonded cargo, which is under customs control.
DRAYAGE 1Base pay for driver servicesBase rate paid to drivers for standard transportation services.
DRY RUNCharge for a failed tripCharge for a trip where no cargo was picked up or delivered due to unforeseen circumstances.
SCALE LOADCharge for weighing the loadFee for weighing a container or load to ensure compliance with weight regulations.
TOLLSToll expensesReimbursement for toll expenses incurred during transit.
ATTEMPTED TO DROPCharge for failed drop-off attemptsCharge for a failed container drop-off attempt due to location restrictions or scheduling issues.
PREPULLFee for moving containers ahead of scheduleCost for pulling a container from the port before its scheduled appointment time.
STOP OFFCharge for additional stopsFee for an extra stop beyond the primary pickup and delivery locations.
DEMUR-DET FEEFee for demurrage or detentionCharge covering both demurrage (storage at the port) and detention (delayed container return).
DOMESTIC MOVECharge for domestic freight movesCost for moving freight within a country, not involving international shipping.
REEFERRefrigerated container handling feeFee for handling refrigerated (reefer) containers that require temperature control.
PLACARD REMOVALCharge for removing hazardous placardsCharge for removing hazardous material placards from a container after unloading.
DEMURRAGECharge for exceeding container free timeFee applied when a container remains at the terminal beyond the allotted free time.
WASHOUT CONTAINERFee for container washoutCost for cleaning a container to meet hygiene and regulatory standards.
TRANSLOADCharge for reloading cargoCharge for transferring goods from one container to another, typically for cross-border moves.
TIRE REBILLFee for rebilling tire expensesFee incurred for rebilling tire-related expenses due to excessive wear or damage.
STRAPFee for securing cargo with strapsCharge for securing cargo using straps to prevent movement during transit.
REDELIVERYCharge for redeliveryFee applied when a shipment must be reattempted for delivery due to a failed first attempt.
SHUNTShort-distance cargo movement feeCharge for moving a container short distances within a facility or terminal.
PORT CONGESTION FEECharge for congestion at the portAdditional fee due to extreme congestion at a shipping port.
CONTAINER INSPECTIONContainer inspection feeCost for inspecting a container to ensure compliance with customs or regulatory requirements.
HOURLY PAYCharge for hourly-based servicesHourly wage charged for driver services when work is performed beyond standard rates.
STORAGEStorage feesStorage charge for keeping containers in a yard beyond the allowed free time.
PICK UP CHARGEFee for container pickupFee applied for picking up a shipment from a specified location.
FLATBEDFlatbed truck surchargeAdditional charge for using a flatbed truck instead of a standard trailer.
PALLET HANDLINGFee for handling palletsFee for handling and sorting pallets as part of the shipment process.
ADVANCEMENT FEEAdvance payment processing chargeCharge for advancing funds on behalf of the customer for expenses like tolls and fuel.
PALLET STORAGEStorage charge for palletsCost for storing pallets in a warehouse or storage facility.
FACTORING FEEFee for factoring servicesFee charged by factoring companies for handling invoice payments on behalf of carriers.
UNLOADCharge for unloading cargoCharge applied for manually unloading cargo from a truck or container.
PALLETSFee for pallet usageCost of purchasing or using pallets for freight storage and movement.
HANDLING - DOCUMENTATION FEEHandling and documentation feesFee for processing documentation related to shipping and customs clearance.
TRANSACTION FEETransaction processing feeTransaction fee applied to financial operations related to shipment payments.
DIVERSIONCharge for route changesCharge for diverting a shipment from its original planned route to a new destination.
PALLET OUT FEEFee for pallet removalFee for removing pallets from a warehouse or storage facility.
NIGHT PICKNighttime pickup surchargeSurcharge for picking up shipments at night or outside standard business hours.
FULFILLMENTCharge for order fulfillment servicesCharge for preparing and processing orders for shipment.
LAYOVERCharge for overnight driver layoversAdditional fee when a driver must stay overnight due to delays or scheduling issues.
EXAM SITE PICK UPCharge for picking up cargo from an exam siteCost incurred for picking up a container from a customs examination site.
PALLETIZATIONFee for pallet organizationFee for arranging and securing cargo onto pallets before shipment.
FLIP CHARGECharge for flipping a containerCharge for flipping a container from one chassis to another for transport.
CONTAINER STORAGE AT WAREHOUSEWarehouse container storage feeStorage charge for keeping a container at a warehouse beyond the allowed period.
SATURDAY DELIVERYSurcharge for Saturday deliveriesSurcharge for delivering shipments on a Saturday.
TANKTank container feeAdditional fee for transporting cargo in a tank container.
CHASSIS SPLITCharge for splitting chassis usageCharge for repositioning a chassis to match the required equipment setup.
PS CREDITCredit for past chargesCredit issued for a previously applied charge or adjustment.
CHASSIS SPLITFee for Sunday gate accessFee for accessing a shipping terminal on a Sunday when standard operations are closed.
SUNDAY GATEProcessing fee for advance paymentsProcessing fee for handling advanced payments on behalf of a carrier or broker.
PP-ADV. FEEFee per SKU and pallet wrapCharge based on SKU count and wrapping requirements for palletized freight.
PALLET CHARGE BY SKU AND WRAPPermit-related feeFee for securing necessary transportation permits.
PERMITCharge for pier-pass programCharge for the PierPass program, which funds extended port operation hours.
PIER-PASSPort chassis rental feeRental fee for using a port-owned chassis for container transport.

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