Accessorial Charge
Services in addition to the transportation of goods, such as stopping in transit to complete loading or to partially unload, or storage. Types of Accessorial Charges Typical accessorial charges are: Empty miles Demmurage Heat Surcharge Hazmat Surcharge Layover Fuel Surcharge Excess Value Border Crossing Surcharge Tank Wash Bond Charges Drop…
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If a driver is going to arrive at the border after business hours he will fax his customs paperwork to the customs broker who will clear the shipment and leave the paperwork in a box at the border. When the driver arrives at the border he picks up his paperwork…
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A blind shipment is a shipping term referring to a Bill of Lading wherein the paying customer has contracted with the carrier that shipper or consignee information is not given. Two separate bills of lading are prepared for a blind shipment. One showing the paying customers correct address information usually…
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Bulk carriers are specialized transport carriers that carry liquid or dry products in bulk tankers over the road. Bulk Carriers Equipment The chemical trailer is a stainless steel tank on wheels. They generally have various mechanisms for loading and unloading the liquids that are shipped in them. Another example of…
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