GLOSSARIES

Basic Ocean Freight

BAS

This covers the service of transportation of cargo from the first port of loading to the last port of discharge. It is applicable to all shipments.

CFS Export activities

CFE

A charge to cover standard stuffing done outside of the terminal, typically in a CFS.It Should also cover other activities done within the CFS, as defined by the clusters at the Export End. It does not cover stuffing done on an ad hoc basis within the port (covered by the amended SPE/SPI charge)

CFS Import activities

CFI

A charge to cover standard stripping done outside of the terminal, typically in a CFS.It Should also cover other activities done within the CFS, as defined by the clusters at the Import End. It does not cover stripping done on an ad hoc basis within the port (covered by the amended SPE/SPI charge)

Cancellation Fee

CLL

This fee is applied to all cancelled bookings. The amount is be based on a fixed cancellation fee + any additional costs that have arisen before the container was cancelled.The cancellation fee would also be applied in cases of:1. Reduced number of containers in a booking2. Change of Vessel3. No show4. Cancellation of Garment On Hanger and other special equipment

Carrier Provided Packaging

CPP

The service of preparing the containers for the carriage of cargo like for e.g. hides and skins.Services are performed at a container yard (CY) and include manual lining of the container with plastic or moisture absorbent material, or insulation, and/or the installation of liner bags, as well as removal of the packing´.

Change of Destination Service

COD

This is a service provided by carrier upon the customer’s request to amend the destination/delivery after a container is gated in at the port of origin, but prior to the arrival at the port of discharge.This service will not apply in the following scenarios:- Return shipment- Re-export- Inland change request- Extending inland haulage (Imports process)Cosco may refuse this service if it is not operationally possible, or if any regulatory limitations exist.

Change of Inland Destination

CID

A fee associated in change of place of delivery after the carrier has taken receipt of the cargo and without changing the port of discharge.

Chassis Usage 10 Calendar Days

CU3

Service of providing Chassis usage service to the customer for a period of 10 Calendar days

Chassis Usage 4 Business Days

CU1

Service of providing Chassis usage service to the customer for a period of 4 Business days

Chassis Usage 8 Calendar Days

CU2

Service of providing Chassis usage service to the customer for a period of 8 Calendar days

Cold Treatment Service

CTS

This service exterminates fruit flies and larvae by maintaining a low temperature for a pre-determined length of time, as defined by import regulations. It enables exporters to sell commodities to countries that would not otherwise accept the goods. This is applicable upon the customer’s request subject to the carrier’s acceptance. *Mandatory to some locations and commodities.

Congestion Fee Origin

CFO

This is a fee applicable when the carrier continues to offer services to a congested port, despite operational difficulties at Origin.The fee covers the additional vessel costs associated with delayed berthing windows.The fee will be applied to cargo that is booked to a congested port.

Congestion Fee destination

CFD

This is a fee applicable when the carrier continues to offer services to a congested port, despite operational difficulties at Destination.The fee covers the additional vessel costs associated with delayed berthing windows.The fee will be applied to cargo that is booked to a congested port.

Container Cleaning Exports

CCE

The charge is a value added service provided on request from the customer to “clean” the empty container before pick up. It does not cover provision of Containers with specific quality, for example: Food Grade Containers.

Container Cleaning Imports

CCI

The charge covers cleaning of a container after empty gate in based on need (penalty) and removal of special equipment within the cntr provided by Cosco (i.e liner bags, reefer bags, hangers etc). It does not cover “repairs and maintenance of container”.

Container Nomination Service

CNS

The Value added Service Covers pre-assignment of Container Numbers to Bookings. It does not cover assigning a contianer of a specific qualityEx: Food Grade

Container Shifting Destination

CSD

Acharge to recover additional operational expenses for extra container moves needed for, for example re-stacking because of Change of Destination or Change of Vessel or move of cntr from load stack to gate. It does not cover moves needed to perform inspections, or to enable ad hoc stuffing/stripping as that is included in the respective charge for those services.

Container Shifting Origin

CSO

Acharge to recover additional operational expenses for extra container moves needed for, for example re-stacking because of Change of Destination or Change of Vessel or move of cntr from load stack to gate. It does not cover moves needed to perform inspections, or to enable ad hoc stuffing/stripping as that is included in the respective charge for those services.

Container Stripping Service

SPI

This service covers ad hoc stripping needed within the terminal area. The service may be triggered due to customs requirements, damage to the container etc. It does not cover regular stripping or other services done offsite at Container Freight Stations.

Container Stuffing Service

SPE

This service covers ad hoc stuffing needed within the terminal area. The service may be triggered due to customs requirements, damage to the container etc. It does not cover regular stuffing or other services done offsite at Container Freight Stations.

Container Weighing Destination

IWD

The service of moving a container to a weigh station to establish the weight of the container upon the customer’s request at Import .This service is only applied in case of carrier haulage and as per the request of the customer.

Container Weighing Origin

IWO

The service of moving a container to a weigh station to establish the weight of the container upon the customer’s request at Export .This service is only applied in case of carrier haulage and as per the request of the customer.

Cooling Service – Destination

DGS

Cooling service provided at Destination by the carrier to supply a generator (or any other cooling service) set to power reefer containers during inland moves for carrier haulage.

The genset (and any other cooling service) provides a constant power supply to regulate the temperature of the reefer container.

The carrier may refuse to provide this service if the carrier is unable to meet the requirements, or if the correct equipment is not available or if it is not operationally feasible.

This service is applied based upon the customer’s request.

The charge name and description will be changing from “Genset Service – Destination” to “Cooling service – Destination” effective from 01st May 2017.

Cooling service – Origin

OGS

Cooling service provided at Origin by the carrier to supply a generator (or any other cooling service) set to power reefer containers during inland moves for carrier haulage.

The genset (and any other cooling service) provides a constant power supply to regulate the temperature of the reefer container.

The carrier may refuse to provide this service if the carrier is unable to meet the requirements, or if the correct equipment is not available or if it is not operationally feasible.

This service is applied based upon the customer’s request.

The charge name and description will be changing from “Genset Service – Origin” to “Cooling service – Origin” effective from 01st May 2017.

Customs Clearance Destination

CCD

A service offered by the carrier to prepare customs clearance documents and handle formalities on behalf of the customer. The carrier may use 3rd party agents in some locations at Destination.On inter European cargo the service is applicable upon the customer’s request and when the customer provides T2L documents.

Customs Clearance Origin

CCO

A service offered by the carrier to prepare customs clearance documents and handle formalities on behalf of the customer. The carrier may use 3rd party agents in some locations at Origin.On inter European cargo the service is applicable upon the customer’s request and when the customer provides T2L documents.

Damage Waiver Limitation

DWL

This value added service, customer can choose to pay a certain amount upfront to be covered for damages to the container up to a certain level defined by the cluster. If the customer has paid this, they should not be subject to EME/EMI (unless significant damage, as defined by the cluster)Note: If you are interested in offering this product in your cluster, please contact the Cluster PCM manager and/or CENPCM team

Dangerous Cargo Service

IMO

The services a carrier needs to perform to ensure the proper transportation of dangerous cargo (as classified by the International Maritime Organization – IMO) such as arranging for the appropriate vessel stowage, permissions from authorities, and compliance to country restrictions. This is applicable for all shipments where the cargo is declared as “Dangerous Cargo” as defined by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The amount will vary depending on the type of Dangerous Cargo.

De-coupling Export

EDC

The charge is applied when customers request to leave the container & chassis at the loading place (“drop”) and inform the trucker later for collecting the stuffed container (“pick”), in order to ensure enough time for loading (e.g. over weekend) and avoid extra costs for waiting time.

This service comes with a cost of second trucking and subject to a chassis rental fee.

De-coupling Import

IDC

The charge is applied when customers request to leave the container & chassis at the unloading place (“drop”) and inform the trucker later for collecting the unstuffed container (“pick”), in order to ensure enough time for loading (e.g. over weekend) and avoid extra costs for waiting time.

This service comes with a cost of second trucking and subject to a chassis rental fee.

Demurrage Fee

DMR

This fee is applicable when the customer holds carrier equipment in the terminal for longer than the agreed amount of free time. It can be incurred for both exports (early drop-off) and imports (late pick-up). Export: Demurrage days are counted from gate-in (full) to container loading minus free days. Import: Demurrage days are counted from container discharge to gate-out (full) minus free days. Applicable to all containers that remain at a terminal location longer than agreed free time. *Applicable calculation methods may vary by country. Please refer to our ‘local country website’ for more information.

Destination Certificate Charge

DCG

This service covers Certificates issued regarding vessel age, vessel conditions etc – in-house ML certificates at Destination.It does not cover certificates issued as part of an inspection (for example veterinary certificate). This is instead charged by the INI charge.

Destination Dangerous Cargo Service Inland Haulage

DDC

This fee covers the additional costs incurred by the carrier in the movement of Dangerous Cargo from or to an inland location.Additional costs consist of licenses, permits and the carrier has to use specialized vendors with certifications that cost more.This fee will be applicable to dangerous bookings where carrier inland haulage has been requested by the customer at Destination

Destination Discharge Fee

FDH

The code applied to reflect the DISCHARGE cost separately from the handling charge (FRO) in the invoice for “freight collect” in Egypt.

Destination Specialised Chassis

DSC

The carrier can arrange to provide all kinds of special chassis, except for tri-axle, for the customer to use. These chassis allow more cargo to be loaded into the container than would otherwise be legally possible at Destination.

Customers can request for the different kinds of special chassis, in which the carrier will manually add the charge to the shipment.

Special chassis includes but not limited to:4 point lock fixed trailer; Sliding bogie trailer; Multi-function trailer; Slope frame ISO tank; Tipping trailer; Side loading trailer; low-bed-chassis.

Detention Fee Export

DTS

This fee is applicable when the customer holds carrier equipment longer than the agreed amount of free time. Export: Detention days are counted from pick-up empty to gate-in full minus free days. This fee is applicable to all containers that remain in the customer’s possession longer than the agreed free time. Not applicable for shipper owned containers. *Applicable calculation methods may vary by country. Please refer to our ‘local country website’ for more information.

Detention Fee Import

DET

This fee is applicable when the customer holds carrier equipment longer than the agreed free time. Import: Detention days are counted from gate-out full to gate-in empty minus free days.* This fee is applicable to all containers that remain in the customer’s possession longer than the agreed free time. *Applicable calculation methods may vary by country. Please refer to our ‘local country website’ for more information.

Detention in Transit Service

DIT

The carrier has the ability to hold shipments at transhipment ports until further instructions are received from the customer. This gives the customers the flexibility to delay the cargo arrival, when it assists them in their business. Note: the carrier is unable to hold containers longer than 14 days unless the customer submits a written letter of indemnity to the carrier which states that the carrier will not be liable for any cargo damage not covered by Insurance during the extra detention period. The DIT charge is applicable based on the request by the customer and subject to the carrier’s acceptance.

Document Stamp Tax Export

DSE

The code applied to reflect the Document Stamp Tax at the Export end

Document Stamp Tax Import

DSI

The code applied to reflect the Document Stamp Tax at the Import end

Documentation Fee Origin

ODF

This service covers the creation and processing of all standard transport documents (e.g. Bill of Lading).

Documentation Fee Destination

DDF

This service covers the creation and processing of all standard transport documents (Delivery Order).

Drop Off Charge Imports

DPR

A service provided by the carrier to allow the pick up or drop of empty containers at an alternate container depot than stated on Bill of Lading Place of Receipt / Place of Delivery, where Merchant Haulage is involved.The service is applicable upon request from the customer and when it is operationally feasible for the carrier at Destination

Dry Port Surcharge

DPS

A fee imposed to recover expenses for positioning empty containers to an inland location used as dry port.

Electronic Cargo Release Service – Export

TLE

This service is also known as a ‘Telex’ or ‘Express’ release and allows the cargo to be released at destination upon proof of identity of the receiver as consignee, provided all 3 original B/L’s have been surrendered by the consignee, or an authorized agent of the consignee, at another carrier’s office location.

In order to allow this all 3 original B/L’s must be surrendered at another carrier’s office location (not the discharge port).The carrier will add this service to the shipment, once the B/L’s have been surrendered.

This service (TLE) is applied upon the customer’s request.

Electronic Cargo Release Service – Import

TLI

This service is also known as a ‘Telex’ or ‘Express’ release and allows the cargo to be released at destination upon proof of identity of the receiver as consignee, provided all 3 original B/L’s have been surrendered by the consignee, or an authorized agent of the consignee, at another carrier’s office location.

In order to allow this all 3 original B/L’s must be surrendered at another carrier’s office location (not the discharge port).The carrier will add this service to the shipment, once the B/L’s have been surrendered.This service (TLI) is applied upon the customer’s request.

Electronic Data Interchange Fee

EDI

This fee is generated when the carrier arranges submission of electronic data, on behalf of the customer, to ports / Customs or other Government entities.

Emergency Risk Surcharge

ERS

This fee covers additional costs faced by the carrier when moving cargo in dangerous regions including those that are threatened by hazards, violence or piracy. The charge covers extra bunker cost (due to longer routing and/or faster sailing), insurance coverage, and additional security measures. The fee will be applied to bookings that are from, to or transited through the affected areas.

Equipment Management Exports

EME

This service covers extra services provided by the carrier relating to equipment at Origin.

These extra services can cover, but are not limited to delivery of high-security container seals, provision of Equipment Interchange Receipts (EIR) to truckers, and / or other local services and expenses.

This service is applicable upon the customer’s request.

Equipment Management Imports

EMI

This service covers extra services provided by the carrier relating to equipment at Destination.These extra services can cover, but are not limited to delivery of high-security container seals, provision of Equipment Interchange Receipts (EIR) to truckers, and / or other local services and expenses.This service is applicable upon the customer’s request.

Equipment Positioning Service

POS

The service provided by the carrier to position equipment to make it available at inland container or depot locations to support Carrier Haulage booking requests. This service will be applicable upon the customer’s request and is only available, when it is operationally feasible for the carrier

Export Combined DD

CME

This code is used to charge combined Demurrage Fee and Detention Fee at Export end

Export Service

EXP

The Export Service covers standard charges at origin that is not part of OHC and the charge will be applicable for all shipments.•Below items are included in EXP:oPort DuesoAgency FeesoFirst SealoAny other local service that is not included in OHC but applicable to all shipments

Export Storage

STE

This fee is applicable when the Storage happened at Export end

Extra Seal charge

ESC

The surcharge covers the extra service of providing/attaching extra seals to containers in the terminals.This is not to be used for the first seal provided to the customers for their exports. (that should be included in the general service). The charge also covers the operational procedures needed to perform the task.

Fish Loader

FLD

Cost associated in providing platform to stuff fish into reefer containers via conveyor belt while maintaining low temperature. This is to essentially enable loading from breakbulk to container.

Forwarder Commission Origin

FFC

Payment by the carrier to the export freight forwarder and/or the custom’s house broker for doing business with the carrier. Applicable where outward forwarder compensation is market practice and when a freight forwarder has been used for a shipment to perform forwarding services on behalf of the customer.

Free In Service

FRI

This service covers the cost of the handling of a container at the origin ports or terminals. This service is applicable to shipments originating from Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.

Free Out Service

FRO

This service covers the cost of the handling of a container at the destination ports or terminals. This service is applicable to shipments destined to Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.

Freight Collection Destination

CLD

The fee applied when the carrier- collects freight charges locally- collects freight charges in a local currencyThe fee applies to shipments when the service if offered at destination.Since this fee is mandated by local authorities, the charge may take the form of a fixed fee or a percentage of the total freight.The fee is also applied to the service to allow clients to settle shipments’ ocean freight at 3rd place other than Origin or Destination

Freight Collection Origin

CLO

The fee applied when the carrier- collects freight charges locally- collects freight charges in a local currencyThe fee applies to shipments when the service is offered at Origin. Since this fee is mandated by local authorities, the charge may take the form of a fixed fee or a percentage of the total freight.The fee is also applied to the service to allow clients to settle shipments’ ocean freight at 3rd place other than Origin or Destination

Freight Tax Service Export

FTE

A pass through Service of paying government imposed freight taxes, on customer’s behalf, to the relevant port authority and then collecting the charges from the customer.This is mainly applicable for shipments to African countries and allows the customer to pay 1 invoice instead of multiple.The service is applicable when cargo is shipped to countries where freight tax is applicable at Origin.

Freight Tax Service Import

FIT

A pass through Service of paying government imposed freight taxes, on customer’s behalf, to the relevant port authority and then collecting the charges from the customer.This is mainly applicable for shipments to African countries and allows the customer to pay 1 invoice instead of multiple.The service is applicable when cargo is shipped to countries where freight tax is applicable at Destination.

fid 3rd party fine import

FID

3rd Party Fine Import charge to cover for all fines issues by any 3rd party, and paid by the carrier on behalf of the customer.

Scenarios could be, but not limited to; customs’ fine, police fines, fines issued by the port for mis-declaration etc.Scenarios could be, but not limited to; customs’ fine, police fines, fines issued by the port for mis-declaration etc.

FID – covers when the above service offered at Import

fio 3rd party fine export

FIO

3rd Party Fine Export charge to cover for all fines issues by any 3rd party, and paid by the carrier on behalf of the customer.

Scenarios could be, but not limited to; customs’ fine, police fines, fines issued by the port for mis-declaration etc.

FIO – covers when the above service offered at Export

GPS Service Export

GPE

GPE service is offered upon customer request that allow him to trace and record where the container is located in real time (GPS service) in Export end.

GPS Service Import

GPI

GPI service is offered upon customer request that allow him to trace and record where the container is located in real time (GPS service) in Import end.

Garments on Hangers Service

HEC

The service of providing and/or installing hanger beams inside a container to enable garments to be hung. This ensures ease of transport of the apparel. This service is applicable based upon the customer’s request for transportation of apparel with the need for hanger beams.

Genset Service Origin

OGS

Service provided by the carrier to supply a generator set to power reefer containers during inland moves (merchant and carrier haulage). The genset provides a constant power supply to regulate the temperature of the reefer container. The carrier may refuse to provide this service if the carrier is unable to meet the requirements, or if the correct equipment is not available or if it is not operationally feasible. This service is applied based upon the customer’s request.

Genset Service Destination

DGS

Service provided by the carrier to supply a generator set to power reefer containers during inland moves (merchant and carrier haulage). The genset provides a constant power supply to regulate the temperature of the reefer container. The carrier may refuse to provide this service if the carrier is unable to meet the requirements, or if the correct equipment is not available, or if it is not operationally feasible. This service is applied based upon the customer’s request.

Government Port Tax Exports

GTE

The carrier pays tax on behalf of the customer to the local authorities the related cost is charged to the customer at OriginThis charge is controlled by the local regulations and will be added to the booking in the relevant ports according to the market practice.

Government Port Tax Imports

GTI

The carrier pays tax on behalf of the customer to the local authorities the related cost is charged to the customer at Destination.This charge is controlled by the local regulations and will be added to the booking in the relevant ports according to the market practice.

Heavy Weight Surcharge Export

HWE

This service covers the additional operational expenses incurred at Origin for handling heavy cargo that weighs more than the standard limit for a shipment.The carrier can provide this service as long as the cargo does not weigh more than the legal safety limit. This service is applicable to heavy weight shipments that are within legal limits allowed for transport. These limits may vary among the countries. For additional information please see individual country information click here

Heavy Weight Surcharge Import

HWI

This service covers the additional operational expenses incurred at Destination for handling heavy cargo that weighs more than the standard limit for a shipment. The carrier can provide this service as long as the cargo does not weigh more than the legal safety limit. This service is applicable to heavy weight shipments that are within legal limits allowed for transport. These limits may vary among the countries. For additional information please see individual country information click here

High Water Surcharge

HWC

Charge applied to recover higher operation costs to be paid to inland operators due to high water levels in rivers.

House Transport Document Service

HBL

A service provided by the carrier to perform additional administration when a forwarder issues a House Bill of Lading. More specifically, the carrier will issue an Original Bill of Lading (B/L)/Transport Document (TPDOC) based on the House Bill of Lading documentation provided by the forwarder. In addition, if applicable the carrier will file the actual details with the US Customs.

IMO label add remove

ILR

The surcharge covers the extra service of adding/removing IMO stickers to containers in the terminals.The charge also covers the operational procedures needed to perform the task.

Import Landside Haulage

ILH

Import Landside Haulage charge applicable on Inland transportation service provided based on customer request when the initial delivery location at the time of booking corresponds to CY

Import Service

IMP

The Import Service covers standard charges at destination that is not part of DHC and the charge will be applicable for all shipments.•Below items are included in IMP:oPort DuesoAgency FeesoFirst SealoAny other local service that is not included in DHC but applicable to all shipments.

Inland Cancellation Fee Export

ICE

The fee applicable when a requested haulage is cancelled at Origin. If the cargo is not ready on time, a wasted journey charge is invoiced by the carrier’s haulage providers and charged back to the customer. This fee is applicable to all shipments where a wasted inland haulage journey has been performedThis charge will not be invoiced to the customer if the cancellation of haulage and related costs incurred is due to carrier

Inland Cancellation Fee Import

ICI

The fee applicable when a requested haulage is cancelled at Destination. If the cargo is not ready on time, a wasted journey charge is invoiced by the carrier’s haulage providers and charged back to the customer.This fee is applicable to all shipments where a wasted inland haulage journey has been performed.This charge will not be invoiced to the customer if the cancellation of haulage and related costs incurred is due to carrier

Inland Haulage Import

IHI

Service of providing inland import transportation to our customer’s premises from the port of discharge. This offers the customer flexibility of door to door transportation. This service is applicable when the carrier provides inland transportation to the desired inland location, based on the request of the customer.

Inland Haulage Export

IHE

Service of providing inland export transportation from our customer’s premises to the port of loading. This offers the customer the flexibility of door to door transportation. This service is applicable when the carrier provides inland transportation from the desired inland location, based on the request of the customer.

Inlands Campaign Destination

ICD

Inlands Campaign Destination charge is a discount we give to pre-defined customers on the inland rates for a limited period of time (max 2 weeks) in order to promote specific corridors/schedules.

It should be a manual surcharge that will give flexibility to cluster PCM to perform ‘’targeted’’ pricing and maximize the utilization of the empty slots.

Inlands Campaign Origin

ICO

Inlands Campaign Origin charge is a discount we give to pre-defined customers on the inland rates for a limited period of time (max 2 weeks) in order to promote specific corridors/schedules.

It should be a manual surcharge that will give flexibility to cluster PCM to perform ‘’targeted’’ pricing and maximize the utilization of the empty slots.

Late Gate Service Export

LGE

The service of allowing containers to be gated in after the cut-off time (CY closing) and loaded on the scheduled vessel/voyage.The charge will not apply if: the late gate is arranged for the carrier’s convenience.This service is subject to the Carrier’s operational feasibility.

Late Gate Service Import

LGI

The service of allowing customers to pick up full container after the cut-off time (CY closing) and subject to operational feasibility. The charge will not apply if: the late gate is arranged for the carrier’s convenience

Late Payment Fee

LPF

Late payment fee will be applicable when payment has not been remitted within 7 days from the invoice due date, or later than otherwise agreed payment terms.

Lift on Lift off Exports

HDE

A service provided by the carrier in which the container is lifted on or off the trailer/chassis at the port or at the carriers controlled storage yard, which then allows our customers to perform their own haulage.This service is applicable based upon the customer’s request and dependent on the carrier’s operational feasibility to perform the service at Origin

Lift on Lift off Imports

HDI

A service provided by the carrier in which the container is lifted on or off the trailer/chassis at the port or at the carriers controlled storage yard, which then allows our customers to perform their own haulage.This service is applicable based upon the customer’s request and dependent on the carrier’s operational feasibility to perform the service at Destination

LiquiCool Export

LCE

LCE- LiquiCool Export charge is applied to covers the cost of the equipment needed and the installing of frozen liquid in bags (for example juice concentrate) in reefer container at the Export end.

LiquiCool Import

LCI

LCI – LiquiCool Import charge is applied to cover the cost incurred for the removal of frozen liquid bags from reefer container at the Import end.

Low Sulphur Surcharge

LSS

The Low Sulphur Surcharge covers the expenses related to the usage of low-sulphur fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1% used in shipments transported completely or partially across the Sulphur Emission Control Areas.

Low Water Surcharge

LWC

Charge applied to recover higher operation costs to be paid to inland operators due to low water levels in rivers.

Magnum Reefer Service

MGM

Cost associated for providing containers capable of cooling/freezing cargo to -35*C (vs. Normal of -30*C)

Manual Booking Fee

MBF

A fee which covers the additional administration required by the carrier to process booking instructions received via non e-channel. These are known as manual bookings. Manual bookings are: fax, e-mail, posted mail, and telephone. This fee will be applied in addition to the standard ODF/DDF charges when a customer makes a booking via manual booking channels.

Manual Documentation Processing Fee

MDF

This fee covers the additional administration required to process shipping instructions received via non e-channel. These are known as manual booking channels. Manual booking channels are: fax, e-mail, posted mail, and telephone. The fee is applicable when documentation is received by the carrier via manual booking channels. This will be in addition to the MBF charge if the shipment is also booked via manual booking channels.

Merchant Haulage Imports

MHI

Service of coordinating 3rd party logistics services (Merchant Haulage arrangements) on behalf of the customer.This service is applicable based upon the customer’s request for the carrier to coordinate inland haulage on a merchant haulage bill of lading- meaning that the customer holds the contract with the haulage provider at DestinationThe carrier can refuse to offer this service.

Merchant haulage Exports

MHE

Service of coordinating 3rd party logistics services (Merchant Haulage arrangements) on behalf of the customer.This service is applicable based upon the customer’s request for the carrier to coordinate inland haulage on a merchant haulage bill of lading- meaning that the customer holds the contract with the haulage provider at OriginThe carrier can refuse to offer this service.

Multi Stop Service Exports

MSE

The service of stopping 1 or more times to load/unload additional cargo during a carrier haulage movement.This service is applicable when the customer has requested 1 or more stops en route during inland haulage at Origin

Multi Stop Service Imports

MSI

The service of stopping 1 or more times to load/unload additional cargo during a carrier haulage movement.This service is applicable when the customer has requested 1 or more stops en route during inland haulage at Destination

Origin Certificate charge

OCG

This service covers Certificates issued regarding vessel age, vessel conditions etc – in-house ML certificates at Origin.It does not cover certificates issued as part of an inspection (for example veterinary certificate). This is instead charged by the INE charge.

Origin Dangerous Cargo Service Inland Haulage

ODC

This fee covers the additional costs incurred by the carrier in the movement of Dangerous Cargo from or to an inland location.Additional costs consist of licenses, permits and the carrier has to use specialized vendors with certifications that cost more.This fee will be applicable to dangerous bookings where carrier inland haulage has been requested by the customer at Origin .

Origin Specialised Chassis

OSC

The carrier can arrange to provide all kinds of special chassis, except for tri-axle, for the customer to use. These chassis allow more cargo to be loaded into the container than would otherwise be legally possible at Origin

Customers can request for the different kinds of special chassis, in which the carrier will manually add the charge to the shipment.Special chassis includes but not limited to:4 point lock fixed trailer; Sliding bogie trailer; Multi-function trailer; Slope frame ISO tank; Tipping trailer; Side loading trailer; low-bed-chassis.

Peak Season Surcharge

PSS

This is a seasonal fee applied during high volume shipping periods in certain trades. The fee is applicable to all shipments that move in these trades during the high volume periods.

Pick-Up Charge Exports

PIC

A service provided by the carrier to allow the Pick up of empty containers at an alternate container depot than stated on Bill of Lading Place of Receipt, where Merchant Haulage is involved.

The service is applicable upon request from the customer and when it is operationally feasible for the carrier at Origin.

Port Additionals Port Dues – Export

PAE

A pass through service that covers miscellaneous port expenses paid by the carrier and then billed to the customer. The carrier is familiar with the port authorities requirements, which can save the customer both time and inconvenience, if they should arrange payment themselves. This service is applies to all shipments as part of standard procedures.

Port Additionals Port Dues – Import

PAI

A pass through service that covers miscellaneous port expenses paid by the carrier and then billed to the customer. The carrier is familiar with the port authorities requirements, which can save the customer both time and inconvenience if they should arrange payment themselves. This service applies to all shipments as part of standard procedures.

Port Security Service – Import

PSI

A service to maintain port security compliant to the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) which is a comprehensive set of measures to enhance the security of ships and port facilities. The service is applied to destination/import shipment. The ISPS Code is a global initiative and part of SOLAS (the international convention for the Safety of Life at Sea) and constitutes a legal obligation for the contracting parties to follow.

Port Security Service Export

PSE

A service to maintain port security compliant to the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) which is a comprehensive set of measures to enhance the security of ships and port facilities. The service is applicable on origin/export. The ISPS Code is a global initiative and part of SOLA (international Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea) and is a legal obligation for contracting parties to comply with the requirements. Effective from 01-June-2016

Premium Quality Container

PQC

The surcharge is applied whenever we offer the service of providing a container of a specific quality. It will cover food grade containers, containers of a specific age, containers for specific commodities (such as electronics). The quality assessment is made and defined by the clusters. This charge includes the cost of having the customer inspect the empty container to make sure it meets the requirements.

Probe Service

JTC

The carrier Installs probes to monitor and record the temperature of the commodity inside the reefer container during transport. This service is applied upon the request of the customer however some commodities require this service in order to be accepted for transport, i.e. commodities that require Cold Treatment.

Rebate

REB

Rebate is the payment done by the carrier to the export freight forwarder and/or the custom’s house broker for doing business with the carrier (or to over manifest rates, as freight must be shown on BL and freight forwarder does not want to show his profit to final customer)

Recovery for Handling – Export

RHE

Surcharge applicable in Saudi Arabia for recovery of handling cost in terminal.

Recovery for Handling – Import

RHI

Surcharge applicable in Saudi Arabia for recovery of handling cost in terminal.

Reefer Monitoring Plug-in Service

RFM

A service provided by the carrier to monitor temperature controlled shipments, including verification of temperature settings and checking for equipment malfunctions. This service is applied whenever an operating reefer is in use for a temperature controlled shipment.

Shipper-Owned / Leased Equipment Fee

SOC

SOC is a fee applicable to shipper‘s owned or leased equipment transported by the carrier.

Sortie Reefer Service

SOT

The charge covers additional cost associated in providing special reefer equipment with hole in the roof and 4 doors with membranes towards the reefers to ensure that a low temperature can be maintained while loading so that cargo of container can be cooled quickly to subzero.

Special Equipment Service

SEP

The service of providing a non-standard container to the customer. This service is applied based upon the customer’s request and is subject to equipment availability. Special equipment types: Flat Rack. Bulk. Open Top. Open Side. Collapsible Flat Rack. Please note: 1) Not applicable to shipper owned equipment. 2) This charge is often included in the price for Out-Of-Gauge cargo or specifically priced as part of the Basic Freight. Therefore this charge may not show as a separate item.

Standard Bunker Adjustment Factor

SBF

This charge covers the fluctuations in global bunker costs, and is invoiced as a separate charge to provide transparency to our customers.

The carrier will automatically apply this charge to all bookings.

Star Care Reefer Service

CAS

Controlled Atmosphere (CA) charge covers the additional costs associated with providing a special atmosphere controlled refrigerated container for transportation. These types of containers ensure the gas mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide is regulated and are offered in two different products: 1) Star Fresh: Active CA 2) Star Care: Passive CA Applicable when the carrier receives a request for this type of container.

Star Fresh Reefer Service

SFR

STARFRESH is a controlled atomsphere system, being able to create a desired atmosphere inside the reefer unit. This by the use of fruit respiration AND active injection of gas produced by the reefer.

Stuffie Reefer Service

STF

The charge covers additional cost associated in providing special reefer equipment with a hole in the roof and membrance towards ULT to ensure that a low temperature can be maintained while loading so that cargo of container can be cooled down to -60*C within hours.

Switch Transport Document Service

SWC

This service is provided by the carrier to ‘switch’ transport documents (B/L’s) to show new parties by issuing a 2nd set of documents. A ‘switch’ is used to prevent the shipper from being visible to the buyer and protects the interests of the cargo intermediary. The service is applicable upon the customer’s request for this service.

T1 Documentation Fee

T1D

This fee is applied to cover the costs related to issuing T1 documents.

T1 documents are required for European Union tax regulations when transporting non-community goods between two locations in the EU Customs area.

This fee is applicable for all European Union shipments and allows taxes to be suspended until the cargo reaches its final destination.

Terminal Handling Service Destination

DHC

This service covers the cost of the handling of a container at the destination port or terminal. This service is applicable to all shipments.

Terminal Handling Service Origin

OHC

This service covers the cost of handling a container at the origin port or terminal. This service is applicable to all shipments.

Transfer to Bonded Warehouse Service

IBC

A service that covers the administration costs to arrange for the transfer of the container to a bonded warehouse requested by the customer. Please note there will also be carrier haulage (IHE or IHI) charges applicable in addition to this fee. This fee is applied based upon the customer’s request.

Transport Document Amendment Fee Export

AME

AME – Transport Document Amendment Fee – ExportAmendment fee should be charged for any amendments done after a specific time at Origin.Exceptions to this :- Change of destination- Detention in transit- Return shipment- Re-export- Extending inland haulage- Traders second set (switch bills)- Hitchment Transport Documents- Multiple changes are allowed within a singleamendment request per Transport Document (B/L).- Transport Document Amendment Fee – Import(AMI) will notapply if the requested changes are due to a Carrier error.- For Split bills the application of AMI will be AMIvalue X No of Split bills.- For Combined bills the application of AMI will beAMI value x No of bills affected.Please note: Restrictions may apply to how late in the shipment process the carrier is able to arrange for an amendment, e.g. after the containers related to the Transport Documents (B/Ls) are loaded or the import procedures have begun, not all amendment requestsmight be feasible.

Transport Document Amendment Fee Import

AMI

AMI – Transport Document Amendment Fee – ImportAmendmend fee should be charged for any amendments done after a specific time at ImportExceptions to this :- Change of destination- Detention in transit- Return shipment- Re-export- Extending inland haulage- Traders second set (switch bills)- Hitchment Transport Documents- Multiple changes are allowed within a singleamendment request per Transport Document (B/L).- Transport Document Amendment Fee – Import(AMI) will notapply if the requested changes are due to a Carrier error.- For Split bills the application of AMI will be AMIvalue X No of Split bills.- For Combined bills the application of AMI will beAMI value x No of bills affected.Please note: Restrictions may apply to how late in the shipment process the carrier is able to arrange for an amendment, e.g. after the containers related to the Transport Documents (B/Ls) are loaded or the import procedures have begun, not all amendment requestsmight be feasible.

Transport Document Issuance Service

BLF

This surcharge covers the administrative cost of providing a new set of BLs.It covers the issuance of BL in a location that is different from origin or destination as well as re-issuance needed for other reasons

Triaxle Chassis Export

TRE

The carrier can arrange to provide tri-axle chassis for the customer to use. These chassis allow more cargo to be loaded into the container than would otherwise be legally possible.

This service is applicable in 2 ways at Origin:

Customer’s can request for the tri-axle, in which the carrier will manually add the charge to the shipment.
When the weight of the cargo makes it a legal requirement that a tri-axle chassis be used on a shipment the charge be added.

Triaxle Chassis Import

TRI

The carrier can arrange to provide tri-axle chassis for the customer to use. These chassis allow more cargo to be loaded into the container than would otherwise be legally possible.

This service is applicable in 2 ways at Destination:

Customer’s can request for the tri-axle, in which the carrier will manually add the charge to the shipment.
When the weight of the cargo makes it a legal requirement that a tri-axle chassis be used on a shipment the charge be added.

USDA Inspection Charge

UIC

This code is used to charge the customer on behalf of the inspecting authority when Cold Treatment (CTS) is involved only imports into US (inclusive of Puerto Rico).

Ultra Low Temperature

ULT

ULT – Ultra Low Temperature charge is applied when weight of the Super-Freezer cargo exceeds over and above 18mtons.

Value Protect Base

VP2

Value Protect is extended liability solution to keep the value of cargo safe from logistics related risk.

Value Protect Cool Advanced

VP6

Value Protect is extended liability solution to keep the value of cargo safe from logistics related risk.

Value Protect Cool Standard

VP5

Value Protect is extended liability solution to keep the value of cargo safe from logistics related risk.

Value Protect Extended

VP4

Value Protect is extended liability solution to keep the value of cargo safe from logistics related risk.

Value Protect Plus

VP3

Value Protect is extended liability solution to keep the value of cargo safe from logistics related risk.

Value Protect Starter

VP1

Value Protect is extended liability solution to keep the value of cargo safe from logistics related risk.

Verified Gross Mass Charge

VGM

A Pass through charge to cover extra cost incurred in terminals due to VGM ( Verified Gross Mass)

Waiting time Destination

WTD

This fee is applied to shipments when trucks have to wait due to customer delays at Destination. This fee is applicable whenever trucks are not able to depart from a customer’s depot at the planned time.

Waiting time Origin

WTO

This fee is applied to shipments when trucks have to wait due to customer delays at Origin. This fee is applicable whenever trucks are not able to depart from a customer’s depot at the planned time.

Weekend and Holiday Haulage Export

WHE

This charge is applied when Inland service is to be performed outside normal working hours, or on weekend or holidays, upon customers request.

Weekend and Holiday Haulage Import

WHI

This charge is applied when Inland service is to be performed outside normal working hours, or on weekend or holidays, upon customers request.

Winter Fee

WSC

The fee is associated with the carrier’s increased operational costs for transport during the winter season. Applicable to all shipments.

X-border charge

XBC

A charge to cover for extra administrative and operational costs for moving a container across country borders (inland movements). This applies for Both Carrier Haulage and Merchant Haulage.