Freight forwarders and importers encounter Destination Delivery Charges (DDC) as a separate line item on every ocean freight invoice: these fees, levied by shipping lines or terminal operators at the port of destination, cover vessel discharge, terminal handling, internal movements, and making cargo available for collection.
Source: https://www.searates.com/reference/costs/destination-delivery-charge/
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