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Ocean Freight
Freight & Charges
Ocean Freight
"The base transportation cost charged for moving cargo by sea."
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Freight Rate
The agreed price for transporting cargo from origin to destination.
All-In Rate
A combined freight price that includes base freight and applicable surcharges.
Surcharge
An additional fee applied on top of the base freight charge.
BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor)
A surcharge used to adjust freight costs based on fuel price changes.
CAF (Currency Adjustment Factor)
A surcharge applied to account for currency exchange rate fluctuations.
THC (Terminal Handling Charges)
Fees charged for handling containers at the port or terminal.
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