Glossary

Carrier
A carrier transports cargo from one point to another.
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CFS
Container freight stations serve as warehouses for the consolidation/deconsolidation of cargoes. These stations charge fees for their services.
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Chassis
Chassis are trucking equipment used to haul FCL shipments.
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Cutoff date
The cut-off date is the last date that the shipment can arrive to the origin warehouse in order to make it to the scheduled voyage.
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Demurrage
A demurrage fee is charged if your container is not picked up from the port before the Last Free Day.
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Detention
Container detention, which is also called per diem, is a fee charged for each extra day the container is away from the port.
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Drayage
The term drayage refers to a full shipping container being trucked from a port to a nearby warehouse.
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Export Declaration
When exporting goods, an export declaration must be filed with the port of departure.
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Export License
Export licenses give someone the legal right to engage in an export transaction involving restricted or controlled commodities.
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Fuel Surcharge (FSC)
Fuel surcharge fees are imposed by trucking companies to protect themselves from fluctuating fuel prices.
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