Charged by a transportation carrier for providing services other than basic transportation (forklift, heavy lift, etc.). Also known as ancillary charge.

See accessorial charge.

See Bunker Adjustment Factor.

Charged by ocean carriers to compensate for increased fuel (bunker oil) costs. Also known as bunker surcharge.

See Bunker Adjustment Factor.

See Currency Adjustment Factor.

Charged by transportation carriers to cover the increased costs of operation to, from, or within a congested area, such as port.

Charged by a transportation carriers for use of the carrier’s intermodal container.

Charged by terminals for the positioning of containers in a terminal or yard.

See Container Service Charge.