{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Congestion Surcharge Freight","description":"Unlike base ocean freight, which is fixed per container or TEU at booking, the congestion surcharge is a variable fee that carriers invoice separately whenever a terminal or port is operating above normal capacity. It appears as its own line on the freight bill, distinct from the base rate and standard surcharges such as BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor) or CAF (Currency Adjustment Factor). The amount follows the carrier's published tariff and may escalate in tiers if congestion is prolonged. The p","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/congestion-surcharge-freight","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-23T16:43:13.933977","citation":"https://www.freightos.com/freight-resources/freight-terms/congestion-surcharge/","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/congestion-surcharge-freight","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Congestion Surcharge Freight · Unlike base ocean freight, which is fixed per container or TEU at booking, the congestion surcharge is a variable fee that carriers invoice separately whenever a terminal or port is operating above normal capacity. · Quelle: https://www.freightos.com/freight-resources/freight-terms/congestion-surcharge/"}