# slot fee

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> At high-throughput logistics facilities, a slot fee is what secures a confirmed time window for a vehicle's arrival or departure – whether at a port gate, freight terminal, automated warehouse, or production site.

At high-throughput logistics facilities, a slot fee is what secures a confirmed time window for a vehicle's arrival or departure – whether at a port gate, freight terminal, automated warehouse, or production site. Shippers and freight forwarders pay this charge to cut dwell times and keep vehicle rotations predictable. The fee covers the time reservation only, not the storage of goods, which sets it apart from warehousing charges and demurrage. Many operators treat unused slots as non-refundable or apply cancellation fees, which makes precise transport scheduling a direct cost-control measure rather than a mere operational nicety.

**Source:** [https://www.freightos.com/glossary/slot-fee/](https://www.freightos.com/glossary/slot-fee/)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | slot fee |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 96 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.freightos.com/glossary/slot-fee/ |

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