Accessorial Charges

An accessorial charge is an additional fee to complete a shipment beyond the scope of work in a Bill of Lading (BoL). Accessorials are either fixed rates for special services, like liftgate services, or time-based penalties, like detention and demurrage fees.

Common causes that trigger accessorial charges are missed appointments or loading dock delays. Learn how to avoid unnecessary accessorial charges by exploring our Freight Resources blog.

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