Transportation
Accessorial charges
Additional fees carriers apply for services beyond standard shipping.
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Updated 2025-10-01
Definition
Accessorial charges cover extra services such as liftgate use, inside delivery, fuel surcharges, or redelivery attempts. They compensate carriers for tasks outside normal freight movement.
Overview
Overview of Accessorial Charges
In transportation, not all costs are included in base shipping rates.
- Examples: Residential delivery, limited access delivery, weekend service.
- Impact: Can significantly increase shipping costs if not managed.
- Solution: Shippers must account for and negotiate accessorials with carriers.
Benefits
- Transparency in freight billing
- Compensation for carriers providing special services
Example
A furniture shipment requiring a liftgate delivery to a residence may incur an accessorial fee.
Tags
#Accessorial#Freight#Charges#Logistics#Costs
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