# Chassis Usage Fee

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> To move a ocean container by road, carriers and shippers need a chassis—and that equipment comes at a separate cost: the chassis usage fee.

To move a ocean container by road, carriers and shippers need a chassis—and that equipment comes at a separate cost: the chassis usage fee. It covers the period from chassis pickup to return and is billed independently of freight or container charges, because chassis are often managed by dedicated pool operators rather than ocean carriers. Daily or weekly rates are standard; after a short free-use period, incremental overage charges apply. The fee is most prominent in North American intermodal transport, where chassis have historically been unbundled from container rates. It should not be confused with detention or demurrage, which relate to the container itself.

**Source:** [https://www.maersk.com/en/shipping-glossary/chassis](https://www.maersk.com/en/shipping-glossary/chassis)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Chassis Usage Fee |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 104 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.maersk.com/en/shipping-glossary/chassis |

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