cargo fees

Costs for hauling

Cargo fees are charges for transporting goods by ship, plane, truck, or rail.

These fees typically cover handling, loading, storage, and delivery of freight.

Shippers may encounter various cargo fees beyond basic transport costs: The cargo fees for oversized containers were double the standard rate.

Also called freight charges.

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