Unlike a standard transport surcharge, the fuel surcharge in reefer freight contracts must cover two distinct cost items: propulsion fuel and the energy consumed by the refrigeration unit running continuously throughout the haul.
Source: https://www.freightos.com/freightpedia/fuel-surcharge/
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