Cost for preparing shipping documents (e.g.,
invoice, packing list, customs papers).
DOCUMENTATION FEE
Fee for transferring cargo custody from
forwarder to consignee or next handler.
TURNOVER FEE
“Less than Container Load” fees for
consolidating small shipments into one
container.
LCL CHARGES
imposed by government on
freight-related services.
VAT
Fees for handling containers at the port terminal
(loading, unloading, stacking).
THC (TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGES)
Charge for issuing the Bill of Lading, the legal
shipping contract.
B/L FEE (BILL OF LADING FEE)
Fee for repositioning empty containers to areas
with shortage.
CIC (CONTAINER IMBALANCE CHARGE)
Temporary surcharge to recover unexpected operational
costs (e.g., fuel hikes, crises).
EMERGENCY COST RECOVERYSURCHARGE
Fee for using low-sulphur fuel to comply with
environmental regulations.
LOW SULPHUR SURCHARGE
Fee for customs broker
services in clearing goods
through customs
CUSTOMS BROKERAGE FEE
Costs for physical handling
of cargo (loading, unloading,
storage, etc.)
HANDLING CHARGES
Administrative costs for
customs clearance and
compliance
CUSTOMS PROCESSING
Fees for official forms,
permits, and government-
required stamps
FORMS STAMP AND PERMIT
Portside cargo handling
fees (receiving, custody,
delivery)
ARRASTRE
Charges for using wharf
facilities to load/unload
cargo
WHARFAGE
