Transportation
Shadow Freight
Hidden or unaccounted shipping costs that impact logistics budgets.
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Updated 2025-10-01
Definition
Shadow freight represents additional expenses like fuel surcharges, detention fees, or handling costs that may not be included in standard quotes.
Overview
Overview
Identifying and managing shadow freight is essential to control logistics costs and improve budget accuracy.
Sources
- Fuel surcharges
- Detention and demurrage fees
- Special handling charges
Example
A company discovers that their shipping costs were higher than quoted due to frequent demurrage charges, representing shadow freight.
Tags
#Shadow Freight#Shipping Costs#Transportation#Logistics#Freight Management
Related Terms
Freight Audit
Freight Rate Management
Carrier Performance Analysis
