Additional Charges in Freight Contracts

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Additional charges in freight contracts refer to fees or surcharges that are added to the base freight rate to cover extra costs such as fuel surcharges, peak season charges, demurrage, detention, port congestion fees or security surcharges. These charges are agreed upon in the freight contract and may vary based on factors like route, commodity, and prevailing market conditions.

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